Macron rejects Attal's resignation, La Pen's sister loses her election, etc.

[Prairie Gates]

Just some updates from the French election. French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal submitted his resignation this morning to French President Macron. Macron rejected it, calling on Attal to remain Prime Minister for the time being for the "stability of the nation." Of course, once the new parliament is seated, that will likely change, especially if the NPF (left) coalition refuses to back him, as they have already signaled.

In other delicious news, Marine La Pen's sister, Marie Caroline La Pen, was defeated by a narrow margin in her own election, losing to NFP-backed candidate Elise Leboucher (LFI).

[yardwork]

1. It's interesting how the French responded so quickly to the right wing threat.