President Macron asked Prime Minister Attal to stay despite election chaos, aiming to stabilize France before the Paris Olympics.
Sunday’s split vote among left, center, and far-right factions threaten the EU’s second-largest economy.
Stock market briefly fell post-election uncertainty.
Attal, initially offering resignation, was urged by Macron to ensure stability amid coalition negotiations.
Macron’s call for early elections for clarity backfired, complicating government formation and policy alignment.
