France’s new prime minister finally submitted a new government to Emmanuel Macron Thursday with the top post of interior ministry going to the Right-wing Republicans party. The French president’s loyalists picked up many of the remaining positions in a move that enraged the opposition Left-wing alliance that came first in July snap elections.

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier is reportedly close to finalizing a cabinet deal two weeks after being appointed by President Emmanuel Macron. The process has been challenging due to a hung parliament and political complexities.

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier, who met with several party leaders on Thursday, could be nearing a deal on a cabinet, French media said, two weeks after President Emmanuel Macron named him to the post.

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier arrived at the Elysée on Thursday evening to propose his new government to President Emmanuel Macron.

PARIS — French Prime Minister Michel Barnier has reached a deal with centrist and conservative lawmakers to form a new government, his office said in a statement Thursday.

France edged closer to having a new government, more than two months after a hung election, as new Prime Minister Michel Barnier's office said he had pulled together a list of ministers he will submit to President Emmanuel Macron later on Thursday.

France's new Prime Minister Michel Barnier was Thursday to submit a list of minister names to President Emmanuel Macron, his office said, sharply hastening efforts to form a government desperately needed to address budget shortfalls.