the functioning of a resigning government

A government that resigns, but remains in place, because the State must manage current affairs. But when and how will the new government be put in place? On July 7, the evening of the legislative elections, Gabriel Attal announced that he was handing in his resignation. It was refused by Emmanuel Macron. On Tuesday, July 16, at the Council of Ministers, the government’s resignation will in principle be accepted and thus the period of current affairs will begin.

Past experiences have been short: nine days maximum, no cabinet meeting except in exceptional circumstances such as in 1981. Such a government cannot be overthrown by the National Assembly. It will remain in place until the appointment, even late, of a new Prime Minister. A notable exception is that in an emergency situation, in the event of an attack or natural disaster, the government will still be able to take the necessary decisions.