France's Macron to address the nation amid hunt for his next PM
3 months, 3 weeks ago

France's Macron to address the nation amid hunt for his next PM

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French President Emmanuel Macron will address the nation on Thursday night, following Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s ouster in a no-confidence vote, according to a report French President Emmanuel Macron will address the nation on Thursday night, following Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s ouster in a no-confidence vote, according to a BBC report. Before Barnier submitted his resignation on Thursday morning, speculation about potential replacements was already circulating, with names such as Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu, Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau, and centrist former presidential candidate François Bayrou. Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally and the left-wing New Popular Front united to censure Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government after he used special powers to push through his budget without a vote. According to the BBC report, while Barnier’s resignation does not affect President Macron, opposition politicians are increasingly calling for his resignation and early presidential elections, which Macron has ruled out.

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New pension battle in France threatens fresh crisis for Emmanuel Macron
1 month, 1 week ago

New pension battle in France threatens fresh crisis for Emmanuel Macron

The Independent  

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France: Will Macron lose another PM? No-confidence vote against Bayrou today
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

France: Will Macron lose another PM? No-confidence vote against Bayrou today

Firstpost  

In the monthslong political crisis in France, Prime Minister Francois Bayrou will face a no-confidence vote today, which will decide whether he gets breathing space or the country falls into further chaos French President Emmanuel Macron talks with Francois Bayrou, leader of French centrist party MoDem as he arrives to attend the second plenary session of the Conseil National de …

France’s government expected to survive as far-right leader doesn’t support no-confidence motion
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

France’s government expected to survive as far-right leader doesn’t support no-confidence motion

Associated Press  

PARIS — The head of France’s far-right National Rally party said Tuesday he doesn’t support a no-confidence motion filed against the government, making it more likely that the prime minister will remain in office and a 2025 budget will be adopted. would not benefit from a new period of instability.” The leftist Socialist party said earlier it wouldn’t back the …

French political crisis deepens as new PM threatens to bypass Parliament for budget approval
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

French political crisis deepens as new PM threatens to bypass Parliament for budget approval

Firstpost  

Speaking to La Tribune Dimanche media, Bayrou said he will use a constitutional tool known as Article 49.3, which allows the government to pass legislation without a parliamentary vote but leaves it exposed to confidence motions. Political uncertainty is brewing in France as Prime Minister François Bayrou has signaled his intent to use special executive powers this week to push …

French Prez Macron admits dissolving parliament sowed division, urges unity: ‘Decision produced more instability than…’
2 months, 3 weeks ago

French Prez Macron admits dissolving parliament sowed division, urges unity: ‘Decision produced more instability than…’

Live Mint  

French President Emmanuel Macron acknowledged that his decision to dissolve parliament last summer had resulted in increased division and political instability. “Lucidity and humility require the recognition that at this time this decision has produced more instability than serenity,” Macron said during his annual New Year’s Eve address on Tuesday. Macron took two months to appoint Michel Barnier as prime …

Macron Says Dissolving Parliament Sowed Division, Urges Unity
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Macron Says Dissolving Parliament Sowed Division, Urges Unity

Live Mint  

-- French President Emmanuel Macron admitted that his decision to dissolve parliament last summer had backfired, leading to more division and political turmoil, while he called for greater unity to meet the nation’s challenges. “Lucidity and humility require the recognition that at this time this decision has produced more instability than serenity,” Macron said during his annual New Year’s Eve …

Political earthquake in France
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Political earthquake in France

Hindustan Times  

In December 2024, France faced an unprecedented political rupture as Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government fell to a motion of no confidence in the National Assembly. Prominent leaders, including Jean-Luc Mélenchon of La France Insoumise, characterised the fiscal consolidation plan as an affront to social justice, calling for wealth taxes and increased public spending to counter economic inequalities. Their rhetoric …

France has a new government. Now it must fix the budget while avoiding collapse
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3 months ago

France has a new government. Now it must fix the budget while avoiding collapse

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron’s office announced a new government Monday, after the previous Cabinet collapsed in a historic vote prompted by fighting over the country’s budget. The government, put together by newly named Prime Minister Francois Bayrou, includes members of the outgoing conservative-dominated team and new figures from centrist or left-leaning backgrounds. The new government enters office after …

France unveils new government as battle over budget looms
3 months ago

France unveils new government as battle over budget looms

Al Jazeera  

President Macron names a new government, putting together a team under Francois Bayrou, his fourth prime minister of the year. France has unveiled a new government, comprised of former ministers and senior civil servants that Prime Minister Francois Bayrou hopes can oversee the passage of a 2025 budget and avoid a collapse that would deepen the country’s crisis. He will …

Faltering economy, divided polity: How new French prime minister accedes to a crown of thorns
3 months, 1 week ago

Faltering economy, divided polity: How new French prime minister accedes to a crown of thorns

Firstpost  

In a divided nation struggling with polarised politics, high debt, and a ballooning deficit, the task before 73-year-old François Bayrou—a well-known name in French politics and a long-time Macron ally—is humongous Francois Bayrou is the leader of French centrist party MoDem. Reuters On Friday, December 13, President Emmanuel Macron of France appointed François Bayrou as the new Prime Minister of …

Faltering economy, divided polity: How new French prime minister accedes to a crown of thorns
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3 months, 1 week ago

Faltering economy, divided polity: How new French prime minister accedes to a crown of thorns

Firstpost  

In a divided nation struggling with polarised politics, high debt, and a ballooning deficit, the task before 73-year-old François Bayrou—a well-known name in French politics and a long-time Macron ally—is humongous On Friday, December 13, President Emmanuel Macron of France appointed François Bayrou as the new Prime Minister of France. Two, the Left, Right, Centre conundrum—the result has been a …

New French PM Bayrou to meet far-right leader Le Pen amid budget talks
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3 months, 1 week ago

New French PM Bayrou to meet far-right leader Le Pen amid budget talks

India Today  

New French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou will meet with the heads of parliamentary groups on Monday and Tuesday, starting with Marine Le Pen of the far-right Rassemblement National, he told La Tribune Dimanche in an interview. Bayrou, whose appointment on Friday made him the fourth person to serve as French prime minister this year, will be responsible for steering a …

Moody's downgrades France's credit rating, cites 'political fragmentation'
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Moody's downgrades France's credit rating, cites 'political fragmentation'

Firstpost  

Moody’s cited France’s ‘political fragmentation’ in its decision, which comes after parliament ousted Michel Barnier’s government in a historic no-confidence vote following a standoff over an austerity budget Ratings agency Moody’s downgraded France’s credit rating Saturday to Aa3 with a stable outlook, following months of political crisis and the appointment of centrist Francois Bayrou as prime minister. Moody’s cited France’s …

Macron's new PM Bayrou faces budget battle with fractious French parliament
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Macron's new PM Bayrou faces budget battle with fractious French parliament

Hindustan Times  

By Gabriel Stargardter and Makini Brice Macron's new PM Bayrou faces budget battle with fractious French parliament PARIS -New French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou said on Friday he faced a "Himalaya" of a challenge to tackle France's deficit, with opponents' lukewarm reactions to his appointment underlining the difficulty of the job he faces. President Emmanuel Macron earlier named Bayrou as …

Macron names ally Francois Bayrou as France’s new prime minister to try to end political chaos
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Macron names ally Francois Bayrou as France’s new prime minister to try to end political chaos

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Bayrou, 73, is expected to put forward his …

France's Macron names centrist ally Bayrou as PM
3 months, 2 weeks ago

France's Macron names centrist ally Bayrou as PM

Raw Story  

by Francesco Fontemaggi, Stuart Williams and Anna Smolchenko President Emmanuel Macron on Friday named centrist leader Francois Bayrou as prime minister, handing him the daunting task of hauling France out of months of political crisis. Bayrou is the sixth prime minister of Macron's mandate after last week's toppling of Barnier, who became France's shortest-serving prime minister and lasted only three …

France: Emmanuel Macron names Francois Bayrou as new prime minister
3 months, 2 weeks ago

France: Emmanuel Macron names Francois Bayrou as new prime minister

Hindustan Times  

France President Emmanuel Macron on Friday named Francois Bayrou, a centrist ally, as prime minister of the country after a historic parliamentary vote ousted the previous government last week. President Emmanuel Macron on December 13, 2024 named centrist leader Francois Bayrou as his new prime minister, the presidency said, Bayrou, 73, a crucial partner in Macron's centrist alliance, is said …

Emmanuel Macron announces François Bayrou as new French prime minister
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Emmanuel Macron announces François Bayrou as new French prime minister

ABC  

French President Emmanuel Macron has chosen François Bayrou to be the country's next prime minister, tasking the veteran centrist with steering the country out of its second major political crisis in the last six months. Following the no-confidence vote, Mr Macron told party leaders on Tuesday he would name a new prime minister within 48 hours. National Rally's Jordan Bardella …

Francois Bayrou appointed as France's new Prime Minister amid ongoing political crisis
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Francois Bayrou appointed as France's new Prime Minister amid ongoing political crisis

India TV News  

In a significant development, French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed centrist ally Francois Bayrou as the new Prime Minister in a bid to resolve the country’s political turmoil following last week's parliamentary vote that ousted the previous government. This development comes after former Prime Minister Michel Barnier resigned last week following a no-confidence vote prompted by budget disputes in the …

New PM Francois Bayrou says he knows ‘difficulty’ of France’s situation
3 months, 2 weeks ago

New PM Francois Bayrou says he knows ‘difficulty’ of France’s situation

Al Jazeera  

Veteran politician tasked with hauling nation from crisis after the previous government was toppled. France’s new Prime Minister Francois Bayrou says he is well aware of the scale of France’s financial and political problems, comparing the country’s budget deficit to the Himalayan mountain range. President Emmanuel Macron named centrist Bayrou as his new prime minister after Barnier was forced by …

France's Macron postpones prime minister announcement until Friday
3 months, 2 weeks ago

France's Macron postpones prime minister announcement until Friday

Firstpost  

French President Emmanuel Macron has postponed the nomination of a new prime minister until Friday morning, his office said on Thursday French President Emmanuel Macron is seen on monitors as he addresses the nation during a televised broadcast from the presidential Elysee Palace, on the day of the Prime Minister's resignation on Thursday, following the parliamentary defeat one day prior, …

Will France get a new PM today, one who stays in office?
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Will France get a new PM today, one who stays in office?

Firstpost  

French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to appoint a new prime minister today, nearly a week after the political crisis triggered by Michel Barnier’s removal from office French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to appoint a new prime minister today, nearly a week after the political crisis triggered by Michel Barnier’s removal from office. Macron faces significant pressure to form …

France’s Macron set to name new prime minister on Friday
3 months, 2 weeks ago

France’s Macron set to name new prime minister on Friday

Al Jazeera  

French president’s office says a new PM will be named Friday morning following Michel Barnier’s resignation last week. French President Emmanuel Macron will name a new prime minister on Friday morning, his office said. “The statement naming the prime minister will be published tomorrow morning,” the Elysee presidential palace said on Thursday after Macron returned early from a trip to …

President Macron set to name new prime minister
3 months, 2 weeks ago

President Macron set to name new prime minister

China Daily  

French President Emmanuel Macron appears on screen as he makes a television address to the nation after Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government was toppled in a no confidence vote in parliament, in Paris, France, Dec 5, 2024. France's President Emmanuel Macron has announced plans to appoint a new prime minister within 48 hours, following the resignation of Michel Barnier's government …

President Macron set to name new prime minister
3 months, 2 weeks ago

President Macron set to name new prime minister

China Daily  

French President Emmanuel Macron appears on screen as he makes a television address to the nation after Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government was toppled in a no confidence vote in parliament, in Paris, France, Dec 5, 2024. France's President Emmanuel Macron has announced plans to appoint a new prime minister within 48 hours, following the resignation of Michel Barnier's government …

Macron seeks political deal to name a new prime minister and restore France’s stability
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Macron seeks political deal to name a new prime minister and restore France’s stability

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron is seeking a political deal that would allow him to both name a new prime minister and “guarantee the stability of the country,” following the resignation of ousted Prime Minister Michel Barnier, a spokesperson for the outgoing government said Wednesday. Barnier’s government has been tasked with handling current affairs pending the appointment of a …

Macron seeks political deal to name a new prime minister and restore France's stability
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Macron seeks political deal to name a new prime minister and restore France's stability

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy French president Emmanuel Macron is …

France's Macron to host party leaders in quest for new govt
3 months, 2 weeks ago

France's Macron to host party leaders in quest for new govt

Raw Story  

French party leaders will gather at President Emmanuel Macron's Elysee Palace office Tuesday in a bid to chart a route towards a new government, days after Prime Minister Michel Barnier was toppled in a confidence vote. "We will not participate in a government of 'national interest' with the Republicans or Macronists or whoever," Greens party leader Marine Tondelier said Monday …

J’accuse: Macron’s reckless part in Barnier’s downfall
3 months, 3 weeks ago

J’accuse: Macron’s reckless part in Barnier’s downfall

The Independent  

If France was expecting president Emmanuel Macron to try to dispel the sense of crisis following the collapse of the government, it had another think coming. In what seemed an impetuous – even reckless – response to the European elections in June, Macron dissolved the National Assembly and called new parliamentary elections, which only made matters worse. It could also …

Macron rejects calls to resign amid upheaval
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Macron rejects calls to resign amid upheaval

China Daily  

By CHEN WEIHUA in Brussels | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2024-12-07 07:49 French President Emmanuel Macron appears on screen as he makes a television address to the nation after Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government was toppled in a no confidence vote in parliament, in Paris, France, Dec 5, 2024. French President Emmanuel Macron said he will appoint a new prime …

Defiant Macron seeks new French PM, exit from crisis
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Defiant Macron seeks new French PM, exit from crisis

Raw Story  

by Stuart Williams President Emmanuel Macron on Friday was holding talks with French political leaders on the left and right as he seeks to name a new prime minister and find a way out of France's political crisis. Macron adopted a defiant tone in an address to the nation late Thursday, 24 hours after Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government was …

Barnier voted out in no-confidence motion: Three charts to explain France’s political uncertainty
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Barnier voted out in no-confidence motion: Three charts to explain France’s political uncertainty

The Hindu  

France’s current crisis is the second in only six months when French president Emmanuel Macron called a snap election in July to reiterate his government’s strength. Selecting the Prime Minister Since no party won a majority, Mr. Macron had to find a candidate who can withstand no-confidence motions in the future by garnering enough support. After negotiations across the board …

Emmanuel Macron: A French president of 5 prime ministers and looking 6th
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Emmanuel Macron: A French president of 5 prime ministers and looking 6th

Firstpost  

As Macron remains adamant about completing his tenure, this will be the sixth time the French leader will have to pick a new Prime Minister. Here’s a look at the other five who came and went while Macron stayed in power While delivering a televised address, 24 hours after his Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government collapsed, French President Emmanuel Macron …

France's Macron says he will appoint a new prime minister soon
3 months, 3 weeks ago

France's Macron says he will appoint a new prime minister soon

Deccan Chronicle  

French President Emmanuel Macron will appoint a new prime minister in the coming days whose top priority will be getting a 2025 budget adopted by parliament, he said on Thursday after the government was toppled by lawmakers.Michel Barnier, a veteran conservative, became the shortest-serving prime minister in modern French history when he resigned on Thursday after parliament voted him out …

French political crisis deepens as PM resigns
Top News
3 months, 3 weeks ago

French political crisis deepens as PM resigns

China Daily  

By MOHAMMAD ARIF ULLAH in Paris | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-12-06 09:10 French Prime Minister Michel Barnier and members of the French government listen to the result of the vote on the first motion of no-confidence against the French government at the National Assembly in Paris, France, Dec 4, 2024. French Prime Minister Michel Barnier has stepped down …

French political crisis deepens as PM resigns
Top News
3 months, 3 weeks ago

French political crisis deepens as PM resigns

China Daily  

By MOHAMMAD ARIF ULLAH in Paris | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-12-06 09:10 French Prime Minister Michel Barnier and members of the French government listen to the result of the vote on the first motion of no-confidence against the French government at the National Assembly in Paris, France, Dec 4, 2024. French Prime Minister Michel Barnier has stepped down …

Emmanuel Macron vows to stay on after Barnier government toppled by no-confidence vote
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Emmanuel Macron vows to stay on after Barnier government toppled by no-confidence vote

ABC  

French President Emmanuel Macron will appoint a new prime minister in coming days after the first successful no-confidence motion in 60 years brought down the Barnier government. In a televised speech on Thursday night, local time, Mr Macron vowed to stay on until the end of his term in 2027 and said he had asked incumbent Prime Minister Michel Barnier …

Emmanuel Macron vows to stay in office, will name new Prime Minister soon
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Emmanuel Macron vows to stay in office, will name new Prime Minister soon

India Today  

French President Emmanuel Macron will appoint a new prime minister in the coming days whose top priority will be getting a 2025 budget adopted by parliament, he said on Thursday after the government was toppled by lawmakers. Michel Barnier, a veteran conservative, became the shortest-serving prime minister in modern French history when he resigned on Thursday after parliament voted him …

Macron hits out at ‘anti-Republican’ front after French PM Barnier ousted
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Macron hits out at ‘anti-Republican’ front after French PM Barnier ousted

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy French president Emmanuel Macron has …

French parliament in chaos
3 months, 3 weeks ago

French parliament in chaos

ABC  

Sabra Lane: French President Emmanuel Macron has addressed the nation vowing to stay on in his role until the end of his term in 2027. Kathryn Diss: Well, it was widely speculated that Emmanuel Macron would announce a new Prime Minister tonight, but he hasn't. He also said that this new paradigm demands new political collaboration and that he's not …

French President Macron vows to stay on, says will name new PM 'in coming days'
3 months, 3 weeks ago

French President Macron vows to stay on, says will name new PM 'in coming days'

Firstpost  

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday vowed to remain French president “until the end of mandate” and said that he would appoint a new prime minister “in the coming days” following Michel Barnier’s resignation after his government was ousted in a no-confidence vote in parliament French President Emmanuel Macron is seen on monitors as he addresses the nation during a …

Who could Macron pick as France’s next prime minister to replace Barnier?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Who could Macron pick as France’s next prime minister to replace Barnier?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Macron appointed Mr Bayrou as justice minister but …

France awaits Emmanuel Macron’s speech after no-confidence vote: ‘Stability requires…’
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

France awaits Emmanuel Macron’s speech after no-confidence vote: ‘Stability requires…’

Live Mint  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron will address the nation Thursday following the resignation of ousted Prime Minister Michel Barnier, a day after a historic no-confidence vote at the National Assembly left France without a functioning government. The no-confidence motion passed by 331 votes in the National Assembly, forcing Barnier to step down after just three months in office—the shortest …

France’s Macron vows to stay in office till end of term, says he’ll name a new prime minister soon
3 months, 3 weeks ago

France’s Macron vows to stay in office till end of term, says he’ll name a new prime minister soon

Associated Press  

The Latest: Follow live updates as France’s Emmanuel Macron addresses the nation. PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron vowed to stay in office until the end of his term, due in 2027, and announced that he will name a new prime minister within days in efforts to overcome the political deadlock following the resignation of ousted Prime Minister Michel Barnier. …

French PM meets Macron to resign after no-confidence vote
3 months, 3 weeks ago

French PM meets Macron to resign after no-confidence vote

Raw Story  

by Francesco Fontemaggi, Jurgen Hecker, Stuart Williams French Prime Minister Michel Barnier on Thursday was meeting Emmanuel Macron to submit his resignation after losing a vote of no confidence in parliament, with the president urgently seeking ways to halt growing political and financial chaos. AFP French far-right leader Marine Le Pen defended her National Rally party's role in toppling the …

France in Turmoil: Prime Minister Michel Barnier Ousted in No-Confidence Motion Amidst Economic Crisis
3 months, 3 weeks ago

France in Turmoil: Prime Minister Michel Barnier Ousted in No-Confidence Motion Amidst Economic Crisis

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 05, 2024 16:40 IST - 5 MINS READ When Prime Minister Michel Barnier unveiled his deficit-reduction plan in October, promising to bring down the public deficit from around 6 per cent of gross domestic product to 3 per cent in 2029, it was seen as an attempt to steer the French economy into calmer waters. “We do …

Barnier ousted: what does France’s latest political crisis mean for Macron and the country?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Barnier ousted: what does France’s latest political crisis mean for Macron and the country?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The three blocs in parliament are: Mr Macron's centrist …

France’s government has fallen after no-confidence vote: Here’s what could happen next
3 months, 3 weeks ago

France’s government has fallen after no-confidence vote: Here’s what could happen next

Firstpost  

A historic no-confidence vote has forced out France’s Prime Minister Michel Barnier and his Cabinet. Let’s take a closer look French Prime Minister Michel Barnier has been ousted after a vote of no-confidence was passed against him. It comprises three major blocs – Prime Minister Emmanul Macron’s centrist allies, the left-wing coalition New Popular Front, and the far-right National Rally. …

France back to political stalemate, Macron gets the old headache
3 months, 3 weeks ago

France back to political stalemate, Macron gets the old headache

Firstpost  

Michel Barnier, the oldest Prime Minister since the establishment of the fifth French Republic, also became the shortest-serving premier since 1958 after his government lost a no-confidence motion. The ordeal now leaves French President Emmanuel Macron in a pickle regarding who to pick next French President Emmanuel Macron was pushed into a major political conundrum after his appointed Prime Minister …

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