French President Macron rejects PM's resignation

Macron’s top political allies joined the meeting with Attal at the presidential palace, which ended after about 90 minutes.

French President Emmanuel Macron refused the resignation of the country’s prime minister, asking him on Monday to remain temporarily as the head of the government after chaotic election results left the government in limbo.

Prime Minister Gabriel Attal had said he would remain in office if needed but offered his resignation on Monday morning. Macron, who named him just seven months ago, immediately asked him to stay on "to ensure the stability of the country".

Macron’s top political allies joined the meeting with Attal at the presidential palace, which ended after about 90 minutes.