Macron Says Dissolving Parliament Sowed Division, Urges Unity
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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 address on Tuesday. Macron took two months to appoint Michel Barnier as prime minister following the legislative elections, hoping the man who led the Brexit negotiations on behalf of the European Union could narrow the deep divisions. Crafting the budget bill for 2025 that can win parliamentary support will be his most urgent task at the start of the new year, and also the most challenging given the nation’s fractious parliamentary landscape.

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France’s Macron acknowledges that dissolving parliament in 2024 backfired but celebrates Olympics
1 week, 1 day ago

France’s Macron acknowledges that dissolving parliament in 2024 backfired but celebrates Olympics

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron acknowledged Tuesday in his New Year’s address to the nation that his decision to dissolve parliament, casting France into a political crisis, backfired. Macron expressed hope that lawmakers will form ad hoc majorities to pass legislation and said “our government should be able to follow a path of compromise to get things done.” His …

Macron names ally Francois Bayrou as France’s new prime minister to try to end political chaos
3 weeks, 5 days 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 …

Will France get a new PM today, one who stays in office?
3 weeks, 6 days 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
4 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
4 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
4 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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4 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
4 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
4 weeks, 1 day 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
1 month 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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1 month 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
1 month 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 …

Emmanuel Macron: A French president of 5 prime ministers and looking 6th
1 month 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
1 month 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
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1 month 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
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1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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'
1 month 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?
1 month 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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1 month 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 to address the nation amid hunt for his next PM
1 month ago

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

Firstpost  

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 …

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

Barnier ousted: what does France’s latest political crisis mean for Macron and the country?
1 month 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 back to political stalemate, Macron gets the old headache
1 month 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 …

Political Crisis In France As No-Confidence Motion Topples Govt
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1 month ago

Political Crisis In France As No-Confidence Motion Topples Govt

ABP News  

A political crisis has erupted in France after a no-confidence motion toppled the government, bringing an end to the beleaguered minority coalition of the rightwing prime minister Michel Barnier after only three months. An alliance of the left-wing parties brought the no-confidence motion which was also backed up by MPs from Marine Le Pen’s anti-immigration, far-right, National Rally. The no-confidence …

Macron seeks ways out of France's political crisis as Barnier becomes shortest-serving PM in over six decades – Firstpost
1 month ago

Macron seeks ways out of France's political crisis as Barnier becomes shortest-serving PM in over six decades – Firstpost

Firstpost  

Michel Barnier became France’s first prime minister to be ousted by parliament in over six decades and now will go down in history as the shortest serving PM since the Fifth Republic began in 1958 French Prime Minister Michel Barnier gestures after the result of the no-confidence vote on his administration at the National Assembly in Paris on December 4, …

French govt collapses as PM Barnier loses no-confidence vote
1 month ago

French govt collapses as PM Barnier loses no-confidence vote

Deccan Chronicle  

France's far-right and left-wing lawmakers joined together Wednesday in a historic no-confidence vote prompted by budget disputes that forces Prime Minister Michel Barnier and his Cabinet members to resign, a first since 1962.The National Assembly approved the motion by 331 votes. Both opposition blocs, typically at odds, are uniting against Barnier, accusing him of imposing austerity measures and failing to …

France plunges into a political crisis after PM Michel Barnier's govt ​loses no-confidence vote
1 month ago

France plunges into a political crisis after PM Michel Barnier's govt ​loses no-confidence vote

Firstpost  

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier became the country’s shortest-serving premier since 1958 after his government was toppled by a no-confidence motion French Prime Minister Michel Barnier delivers a speech to announce the use by the French government of article 49.3, a special clause in the French Constitution, to push the budget bill through the National Assembly without a vote by …

French President Emmanuel Macron resists calls to resign and vows to name a new prime minister in days
1 month ago

French President Emmanuel Macron resists calls to resign and vows to name a new prime minister in days

CNN  

CNN — Embattled French President Emmanuel Macron said he hoped to appoint a new prime minister in the coming days, in a combative televised address that will do little to ease a deepening political crisis. “The extreme right and the extreme left united together in an anti-Republican front,” Macron said of the Wednesday vote against Barnier that opened up a …

France's Macron to address nation day after no-confidence vote topples government
1 month ago

France's Macron to address nation day after no-confidence vote topples government

New Indian Express  

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. Macron "took note" of Barnier's resignation, the Elysee presidential palace said in a statement. Macron took more than two months to appoint Barnier after …

French Prime Minister ousted in no-confidence vote, deepening political crisis
Top News
1 month ago

French Prime Minister ousted in no-confidence vote, deepening political crisis

India Today  

French opposition lawmakers brought the government down on Wednesday, throwing the European Union's second-biggest economic power deeper into a political crisis that threatens its capacity to legislate and rein in a massive budget deficit. France's political turmoil will further weaken a European Union already reeling from the implosion of Germany's coalition government, and weeks before US President-elect Donald Trump returns …

Analysis: As France sinks into the political mire, Macron must be kicking himself
Top News
1 month ago

Analysis: As France sinks into the political mire, Macron must be kicking himself

CNN  

Paris CNN — It was a blow most saw coming but that can’t have softened the sting for French President Emmanuel Macron. As the latest round of political head-scratching begins in France, the main question on everyone’s lips is: “Who will Macron pick as the next prime minister?” Barnier – a champion of the European Union’s Brexit negotiations and serial …

Analysis: As France sinks into the political mire, Macron must be kicking himself
Top News
1 month ago

Analysis: As France sinks into the political mire, Macron must be kicking himself

CNN  

Paris CNN — It was a blow most saw coming but that can’t have softened the sting for French President Emmanuel Macron. As the latest round of political head-scratching begins in France, the main question on everyone’s lips is: “Who will Macron pick as the next prime minister?” Barnier – a champion of the European Union’s Brexit negotiations and serial …

French government collapses as Prime Minister Michel Barnier-led Cabinet loses 'historic' no-confidence vote
1 month ago

French government collapses as Prime Minister Michel Barnier-led Cabinet loses 'historic' no-confidence vote

India TV News  

France Political Crisis: In a landmark political development, France's Prime Minister Michel Barnier and his Cabinet have been compelled to resign following a no-confidence vote in the National Assembly. However, he now faces the task of appointing a new Prime Minister, his second such appointment following July's legislative elections, which resulted in a highly fragmented parliament. Macron faces political gridlock …

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

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

LA Times  

French President Emmanuel Macron, right, did not hint at whom he might choose to replace Michel Barnier, left, as prime minister. French President Emmanuel Macron vowed Thursday to stay in office until the end of his term in 2027 and announced that he will name a new prime minister within days after lawmakers forced Michel Barnier to resign. He said …

French PM Michel Barnier loses no-confidence vote as government collapses in fresh crisis for Macron
1 month ago

French PM Michel Barnier loses no-confidence vote as government collapses in fresh crisis for Macron

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 Michel Barnier has become the …

French government on verge of collapse as PM Barnier faces no-confidence vote
1 month ago

French government on verge of collapse as PM Barnier faces no-confidence vote

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 The French government is on …

France names conservative Michel Barnier as prime minister, irking leftist vote winners
4 months ago

France names conservative Michel Barnier as prime minister, irking leftist vote winners

NPR  

France names conservative Michel Barnier as prime minister, irking leftist vote winners toggle caption Francois Mori/AP PARIS — President Emmanuel Macron has named moderate, veteran politician Michel Barnier as the country’s prime minister, hoping the man who negotiated Brexit for the European Union will work to heal divisions within France. Far-right leader Marine Le Pen called him a “fossil.” And …

Macron names Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as French Prime Minister after months of stalemate
4 months ago

Macron names Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as French Prime Minister after months of stalemate

India TV News  

President Emmanuel Macron named the EU’s Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, as France’s new prime minister on Thursday after more than 50 days of caretaker government. A statement from Macron's office announcing Barnier's appointment said he'd been tasked “with forming a unifying government to serve the country and the French people.” “This appointment comes after an unprecedented cycle of consultations during …

France’s Macron names former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as new PM
4 months ago

France’s Macron names former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as new PM

Al Jazeera  

President hopes his choice will end weeks of deadlock since snap election, counting on far right not to block appointment. President Emmanuel Macron has named Michel Barnier, the European Union’s former Brexit negotiator, as France’s new prime minister after more than 50 days of a caretaker government. Speaking in the courtyard of the Matignon prime minister’s residence, Barnier said his …

French leftists seek to impeach Macron
4 months, 1 week ago

French leftists seek to impeach Macron

China Daily  

French President Emmanuel Macron participates in "Forum on Youth and Artificial Intelligence" in Novi Sad, Serbia on Aug 30. The ongoing political wrangling over who will form the next government in France has taken a new twist after the radical left-wing La France Insoumise party, also known as LFI, tried to rally other groups to bring impeachment proceedings against President …

French leftists seek to impeach Macron
4 months, 1 week ago

French leftists seek to impeach Macron

China Daily  

French President Emmanuel Macron participates in "Forum on Youth and Artificial Intelligence" in Novi Sad, Serbia on Aug 30. The ongoing political wrangling over who will form the next government in France has taken a new twist after the radical left-wing La France Insoumise party, also known as LFI, tried to rally other groups to bring impeachment proceedings against President …

France’s Macron holds talks with key political players in a bid to form a new government
4 months, 2 weeks ago

France’s Macron holds talks with key political players in a bid to form a new government

Associated Press  

PARIS — After the excitement of the Paris Olympics and a Mediterranean vacation, now French President Emmanuel Macron has to figure out how to make his country governable again. Faced with a hung parliament, social tensions and ballooning debt, Macron kicked off talks Friday with key political players in a bid to choose a new prime minister who would form …

Macron says not to appoint new PM before end of Olympics
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Macron says not to appoint new PM before end of Olympics

China Daily  

French President Emmanuel Macron meets with French athletes as he visits the Olympic village for the 2024 Summer Olympics, in Paris, France, July 22, 2024. PARIS - French President Emmanuel Macron said that he will not pick a new prime minister before the end of the Olympic Games to avoid "disorder", local media reported Tuesday. "This government has prepared the …

Macron Repels French Left as Center Retains Top Parliament Job
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Macron Repels French Left as Center Retains Top Parliament Job

Live Mint  

-- French lawmakers reelected a centrist candidate from Emmanuel Macron’s party to a second term leading the National Assembly in a sign the president’s coalition may be best placed to form a new government after he dissolved the legislature last month. The National Assembly has been left divided between three primary groups following the July 7 snap election — the …

Macron asks political parties to build a broad coalition before he appoints a new prime minister
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Macron asks political parties to build a broad coalition before he appoints a new prime minister

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday he will wait for the country’s political parties to build a “Republican” majority at the National Assembly before he can decide on a new prime minister, after no party won a majority in Sunday’s legislative elections. Macron asked parties who adhere to “republican institutions, the rule of law, parliamentary norms, a European …

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