Political earthquake in France
1 week, 3 days 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 portrays the collapse as a validation of populist demands for radical institutional reforms, including greater executive authority and direct democratic mechanisms, which they argue are essential to address France's governance crisis. The broader public discourse reflects an undercurrent of anxiety regarding France's capacity to navigate complex fiscal and geopolitical challenges amid an erosion of institutional trust.

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France has a new government. Now it must fix the budget while avoiding collapse
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2 weeks, 2 days 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 …

Faltering economy, divided polity: How new French prime minister accedes to a crown of thorns
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3 weeks, 3 days 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 …

Francois Bayrou appointed as France's new Prime Minister amid ongoing political crisis
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3 weeks, 6 days 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 …

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 …

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 in Turmoil: Prime Minister Michel Barnier Ousted in No-Confidence Motion Amidst Economic Crisis
1 month 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?
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’s government has fallen after no-confidence vote: Here’s what could happen next
1 month 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. …

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 after no-confidence vote; ‘Budget Bill’ triggers Michel Barnier’s downfall as shortest premier
1 month ago

French govt collapses after no-confidence vote; ‘Budget Bill’ triggers Michel Barnier’s downfall as shortest premier

Live Mint  

France's Govt Collapses: In a dramatic turn of events, France’s Michel Barnier -led government has been brought down by a no-confidence vote in the National Assembly, marking the shortest tenure for a prime minister since the country’s Fifth Republic was established in 1958. Budget Bill at the Centre of France's Political Crisis Barnier’s three-month government had been under growing pressure …

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

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

French govt collapses as PM Barnier loses no-confidence vote

New Indian Express  

PARIS: 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. However, he will need to appoint a new prime minister for the second time after July's legislative elections led to a deeply divided parliament. A conservative …

French PM Barnier expected to resign today after losing no-confidence vote
1 month ago

French PM Barnier expected to resign today after losing no-confidence vote

India Today  

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier is expected to resign on Thursday after far-right and leftist lawmakers voted to topple his government, plunging France into its second major political crisis in six months. Barnier, a veteran politician who was formerly the European Union's Brexit negotiator, will be the shortest serving prime minister in modern French history. France's political turmoil will further …

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 …

French parliament backs no-confidence motion against government of Prime Minister Michel Barnier
1 month ago

French parliament backs no-confidence motion against government of Prime Minister Michel Barnier

ABC  

The French National Assembly has ousted the government of prime minister Michel Barnier after a no-confidence vote. French government structure The President of the Republic : An elected head of state and armed forces who appoints the country's prime minister and their proposed members of parliament. Two no-confidence motions on Mr Barnier's leadership were moved by parties on the far …

France: Ahead of no confidence vote, PM Barnier says survival ‘possible’ for his minority govt
1 month ago

France: Ahead of no confidence vote, PM Barnier says survival ‘possible’ for his minority govt

Firstpost  

France’s lower house of parliament is deeply divided with no single party holding a majority. The left-wing New Popular Front and the far-right National Rally have found common ground in their opposition to Barnier’s government French Prime Minister Michel Barnier faces a critical no-confidence vote on Wednesday, just three months into his tenure, after invoking special constitutional powers to pass …

French lawmakers vote to oust prime minister in the first successful no-confidence vote since 1962
1 month ago

French lawmakers vote to oust prime minister in the first successful no-confidence vote since 1962

Associated Press  

PARIS — 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. “I can tell you that it will remain an honor for me to have served France and the French with dignity,” Barnier said in his …

France no-confidence vote: Lawmakers vote to oust Prime Minister Michel Barnier, plunging country into chaos
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1 month ago

France no-confidence vote: Lawmakers vote to oust Prime Minister Michel Barnier, plunging country into chaos

CNN  

Paris CNN — French Prime Minister Michel Barnier submitted his resignation Thursday, after losing a vote of no confidence that triggered the collapse of the government and deepened the country’s political turmoil. His is the first French government to be defeated in a no-confidence motion since 1962, and Barnier is now set to become France’s shortest-serving prime minister in history. …

France no-confidence vote: Lawmakers vote to oust Prime Minister Michel Barnier, plunging country into chaos
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1 month ago

France no-confidence vote: Lawmakers vote to oust Prime Minister Michel Barnier, plunging country into chaos

CNN  

Paris CNN — French Prime Minister Michel Barnier submitted his resignation Thursday, after losing a vote of no confidence that triggered the collapse of the government and deepened the country’s political turmoil. His is the first French government to be defeated in a no-confidence motion since 1962, and Barnier is now set to become France’s shortest-serving prime minister in history. …

No-confidence vote may see French govt collapse
1 month ago

No-confidence vote may see French govt collapse

China Daily  

France's Prime Minister Michel Barnier arrives to attend a televised interview at Hotel Matignon in Paris, France, December 3, 2024. French Prime Minister Michel Barnier's 3-month-old government is most likely to collapse this week after the opposition parties launched a no-confidence vote over his pushing through a social security budget in the parliament without a vote. Barnier on Monday used …

French PM Michel Barnier’s government loses confidence vote
1 month ago

French PM Michel Barnier’s government loses confidence vote

Al Jazeera  

Barnier’s government is France’s first to be toppled in a no-confidence vote in more than 60 years. French Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government has lost a confidence vote in the National Assembly, deepening a political crisis and raising questions about the country’s budget for next year. Following the vote, Parliament Speaker Yael Braun-Pivet confirmed Barnier would now have to “submit …

No-confidence vote may see French govt collapse
1 month ago

No-confidence vote may see French govt collapse

China Daily  

France's Prime Minister Michel Barnier arrives to attend a televised interview at Hotel Matignon in Paris, France, December 3, 2024. French Prime Minister Michel Barnier's 3-month-old government is most likely to collapse this week after the opposition parties launched a no-confidence vote over his pushing through a social security budget in the parliament without a vote. Barnier on Monday used …

France’s government looks on the brink of collapse. What’s next?
1 month ago

France’s government looks on the brink of collapse. What’s next?

Associated Press  

PARIS — France’s minority government appeared to be in its final hours Tuesday as opposition lawmakers from the left and the far right vowed to topple Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s Cabinet. Following the June-July parliamentary elections, the National Assembly, France’s powerful lower house of parliament, is divided into three major blocs: a left-wing coalition known as the New Popular Front, …

French government faces collapse as left and far-right submit no-confidence motions
1 month ago

French government faces collapse as left and far-right submit no-confidence motions

ABC  

The French government is all but certain to collapse later this week after far-right and left-wing parties submitted no-confidence motions against Prime Minister Michel Barnier, a political reckoning almost certain to send shock waves across the eurozone. The move immediately drew sharp backlash, with Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally and the leftist New Popular Front both filing no-confidence motions …

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 …

French lawmakers vote to oust prime minister in the first successful no-confidence vote since 1962
1 month ago

French lawmakers vote to oust prime minister in the first successful no-confidence vote since 1962

Associated Press  

PARIS — France’s far-right and left-wing lawmakers joined together to vote Wednesday a no-confidence motion prompted by budget disputes that forces Prime Minister Michel Barnier to resign. PARIS — French Prime Minister Michel Barnier is bracing for a no-confidence vote this week, a political reckoning almost certain to topple his fragile government and send shockwaves across the eurozone. Barnier on …

'French have had enough': Barnier govt on brink of collapse as Opposition backs no-confidence motion against PM
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1 month ago

'French have had enough': Barnier govt on brink of collapse as Opposition backs no-confidence motion against PM

Firstpost  

The French government is all but certain to collapse later this week after far-right and left-wing parties said they will vote in favour of a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Michel Barnier French Prime Minister Michel Barnier delivers a speech during a debate on the 2025 Social Security Financing bill at the National Assembly in Paris, France, on Monday. Reuters …

French government faces no-confidence vote amid budget dispute
1 month, 1 week ago

French government faces no-confidence vote amid budget dispute

Al Jazeera  

The government of Prime Minister Michel Barnier is likely to collapse with parties from the right and left rallying against it. The government of French Prime Minister Michel Barnier is facing collapse after right- and left-wing parties have promised to put forward a no-confidence vote against it amid a budget dispute. France’s far-right leader Marine Le Pen said on Monday …

France’s government warns of ‘big storm’ as no-confidence vote looms
1 month, 1 week ago

France’s government warns of ‘big storm’ as no-confidence vote looms

Associated Press  

PARIS — France’s minority government may be on its last legs as opposition lawmakers moved this week toward a no-confidence vote. Prime Minister Michel Barnier, a conservative allied with French President Emmanuel Macron’s centrists, acknowledged his government’s fragile position over a key budget vote in a television interview on Tuesday. those who make the decision to overthrow Barnier’s government and …

French Premier Warns of Market ‘Storm’ If Budget Voted Down
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1 month, 1 week ago

French Premier Warns of Market ‘Storm’ If Budget Voted Down

Live Mint  

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier said the country faces a “storm” in financial markets if an “unlikely but possible” alliance of lawmakers across the political spectrum rejects his government’s budget proposals and votes it out of power. The premier’s political survival hangs on whether French far-right leader Marine Le Pen’s will back a potential no-confidence vote when he presents final …

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