France Gets Caretaker Government With Exact Remit Unclear
- Macron accepts Attal resignation but he’ll stay for day-to-day
- A caretaker government will have fewer powers, no time limit
The caretaker government is supposed to handle daily business and/or emergencies.
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French President Emmanuel Macron appointed a caretaker government on Tuesday until negotiations to find a new prime minister bear fruit.
Macron formally accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Gabriel Attal on behalf of the government. However, Attal will stay on at the helm of a caretaker administration, with weakened powers, until such time as his successor is appointed by Macron.