French Socialists demand left-wing prime minister and reforms, threatening to exit coalition talks.

France's Socialist party insists on a left-wing prime minister and demands pension reforms and cost of living support from any new coalition government. The party's chairman, Olivier Faure, warned he would quit talks if Macron selects a right-wing premier. Macron plans to meet party leaders on Tuesday to form a government, excluding far-right and far-left parties.

December 09, 2024
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