Xavier Bertrand leads the race to become the PM of France

FRANCE's President Emmanuel Macron was on Tuesday considering a former rightwing minister to lead a new government after almost two months of deadlock, sources with knowledge of the discussions said.

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The search has been on for a new premier after the left in early July became the largest bloc in a hung parliament after snap polls, followed by Macron's centrists and the far right. Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has resigned but stayed on as a caretaker during the Olympics and Paralympics.