France awaits new government as deadline for 2025 state budget looms
epa11582271 Journalists await an announcement regarding a new prime minister, next to the Elysee Palace, in Paris, France, 03 September 2024. Political consultations between the French president and leaders of political groups continue at the Elysee, 50 days after the resignation of Gabriel Attal's government on 16 July. It is one of the longest transition periods for a French resigning government. The French government must present a draft budget law for 2025 to the parliament by 01 October. EPA/ANDRE PAIN
