France is close to establishing a new government after a turbulent snap legislative election. Prime Minister Michel Barnier, appointed by President Emmanuel Macron, faces challenges in finalizing his cabinet amidst a politically fractured parliament.

France's Prime Minister Michel Barnier submitted his proposed new cabinet to President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday evening .

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.