Macron Rejects Left-Wing PM Candidate, Deepening France's Political Crisis

President Macron's decision to block the New Popular Front's nominee sparks calls for protests and further complicates government formation.

Macron refused to appoint Lucie Castets, the left-wing coalition's candidate for prime minister.
The New Popular Front won the most seats but lacks an overall majority in the National Assembly.
Left-wing parties accuse Macron of undermining democracy and plan mass protests.
Macron urges left-wing parties to seek broader cooperation to ensure institutional stability.
France faces a looming deadline to present a draft budget for 2025 amid ongoing political deadlock.