French President Emmanuel Macron has postponed the nomination of a new prime minister until Friday morning, his office said on Thursday. Macron said two days ago he wanted to name a new head of government within 48 hours.

A spokesperson for France's outgoing government says President Emmanuel Macron is seeking a political deal that would allow him to both name a new prime minister and “guarantee the stability of the country.

With the fall of the Barnier government, Emmanuel Macron gave a short televised address to the French public – accepting responsibility for calling a snap election

After Prime Minister Michel Barnier lost a no-confidence vote in Parliament, President Emmanuel Macron castigated his political opposition for “choosing disorder” and said he would not resign.

French President Emmanuel Macron is accusing political opponents of trying to create “disorder” and vows to stay in office until his term expires in 2027

French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to stay in office until the end of his term in 2027 and said he will name a new prime minister within days

French President Emmanuel Macron is seeking a fast turnaround after the fall of the government with the appointment of a new prime minister. "We can afford neither division nor stagnation," Macron said in an address to the nation on Thursday evening.

French President Emmanuel Macron will appoint a new prime minister on Friday, December 13. Earlier it was reported that he plans to do this today, BFMTV reports. The Élysée Palace announced that a new Prime Minister would be appointed on the morning of December 13.