While the National Rally was originally anticipated to obtain a majority or plurality, it came third in seats behind the New Popular Front and Ensemble.

Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, having only served six months in office, offered his resignation to Macron, who accepted it on 16 July.

The day before the opening of the Paris Olympic Games, the New Popular Front designated Lucie Castets to be its candidate for the premiership.

[8] On 2 September, Emmanuel Macron met with Bernard Cazeneuve, former Socialist Prime Minister from 2016 to 2017, and Xavier Bertrand, current Hauts-de-France region president, as they were touted as top contenders for the premiership.

[14] On 2 December, Barnier pushed through a social security financing bill, using Article 49.3, which allows a vote of no confidence.

A motion of no confidence was called by the New Popular Front and the National Rally resulting in the collapse of the government.