French government falls: What’s next for Macron, Le Pen, France?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

French government falls: What’s next for Macron, Le Pen, France?

Al Jazeera  

French legislators from both sides of the political spectrum voted to remove Barnier from power. After less than four months in power, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government has lost a no-confidence vote in parliament over a social security budget dispute. “She realises that voting for a no-confidence motion, thereby potentially leading France into serious political and economic turmoil, goes against the strategy of ‘respectabilisation’ she has been pursuing,” Lorimer said. Speaking to France’s news network, TF1, on Wednesday night, Le Pen said: “We voted to censure the government to protect the French people from this budget. “Instead of projecting unity externally when the continent is still at war, Europe’s key member states, both France and Germany, are facing political crises at home,” she told Al Jazeera.

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Macron’s diplomatic comeback: from France’s domestic crisis to reshaping Europe’s defense
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Macron’s diplomatic comeback: from France’s domestic crisis to reshaping Europe’s defense

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron is back at the center of global diplomacy, seeking to ease relations with President Donald Trump, championing a Ukraine peace plan alongside his British counterpart, and seeing his longstanding desire to boost European defense turning into reality. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Meanwhile, Germany’s conservative election …

France’s Macron expresses support for new leadership in Lebanon as it recovers from crisis
2 months, 1 week ago

France’s Macron expresses support for new leadership in Lebanon as it recovers from crisis

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — French President Emmanuel Macron met Friday with Lebanon’s newly elected President Joseph Aoun and vowed to support the small nation as it tries to recover from a historic economic crisis and the 14-month Israel-Hezbollah war. Macron’s trip to Lebanon, his first in more than four years, follows a 60-day ceasefire deal that went into effect Nov. 27 between …

Macron urges Israel to accelerate troop withdrawal from southern Lebanon
2 months, 1 week ago

Macron urges Israel to accelerate troop withdrawal from southern Lebanon

Al Jazeera  

France’s Emmanuel Macron is the first foreign head of state to visit Beirut since Joseph Aoun was elected as Lebanon’s president. During a visit to Beirut on Friday, Macron also said Lebanon’s military must have a total monopoly on weapons, and he voiced France’s support for strengthening the Lebanese army’s deployment in the country’s south. “We need a total withdrawal …

Les crisis talks! Embattled Starmer and Macron to discuss their woes over dinner at Chequers - as they struggle with Elon Musk onslaught and brace for Trump
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Les crisis talks! Embattled Starmer and Macron to discuss their woes over dinner at Chequers - as they struggle with Elon Musk onslaught and brace for Trump

Daily Mail  

Keir Starmer will treat French president Emmanuel Macron to dinner tomorrow as they try to work out how to deal with the return of Donald Trump and his sidekick Elon Musk. The two leaders will hold talks at the Prime Minister's Chequers country estate, with an official to-do list set to include support for Ukraine, illegal migration and AI. And …

Jean-Marie Le Pen may be gone – but the spirit of the far right continues to haunt Europe
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Jean-Marie Le Pen may be gone – but the spirit of the far right continues to haunt Europe

The Independent  

The death of Jean-Marie Le Pen should give us a moment to ponder the long march of the French far right – and the rise to power of fascistic parties across Europe. Le Pen did his bit in this global long march of the far right, a lifetime of destructive service that culminated in a French presidential run-off in 2002. …

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'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 …

Macron Names Centrist Francois Bayrou As French PM Amid Political Crisis
Top News
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Macron Names Centrist Francois Bayrou As French PM Amid Political Crisis

ABP News  

French President Emmanuel Macron appointed centrist leader François Bayrou as France's new Prime Minister on Friday, tasking him with addressing the ongoing political turmoil. Bayrou, head of the MoDem group, allied with Macron’s party, takes office just nine days after a historic no-confidence vote ousted Michel Barnier's government over an austerity budget standoff. Bayrou’s Appointment Amid Political Crisis In France …

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
Trending News
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 …

Macron rejects calls to resign amid upheaval
Trending News
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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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

In Paris, Left & Right force a political crisis
3 months, 3 weeks ago

In Paris, Left & Right force a political crisis

Hindustan Times  

The roots of the current political crisis in Paris can be dated back to July when elections to the National Assembly failed to throw up a decisive verdict. With President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist coalition, Ensemble, the far-Left New Popular Front bloc, and Marine Le Pen’s far-Right National Rally mostly dividing up the 577-member assembly, a minority government supported by ideological …

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

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
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. …

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 …

Macron seeks ways out of France's political crisis as Barnier becomes shortest-serving PM in over six decades – Firstpost
3 months, 3 weeks 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, …

France plunges into a political crisis after PM Michel Barnier's govt ​loses no-confidence vote
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Analysis: As France sinks into the political mire, Macron must be kicking himself
Top News
3 months, 3 weeks 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
3 months, 3 weeks 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 Prime Minister ousted in no-confidence vote, deepening political crisis
Top News
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

France's Macron to address nation day after no-confidence vote topples government
3 months, 3 weeks 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 President Emmanuel Macron resists calls to resign and vows to name a new prime minister in days
3 months, 3 weeks 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 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

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 …

France’s Macron pledges to stay in office until end of term
3 months, 3 weeks ago

France’s Macron pledges to stay in office until end of term

Al Jazeera  

The French president says he will appoint a new prime minister in ‘coming days’ after lawmakers toppled the government in a no-confidence vote. French President Emmanuel Macron says he will stay on “until the end” of his five-year term, until May 2027, after a no-confidence vote in parliament toppled the government. Speaking to the nation in a televised address on …

France no-confidence vote: Lawmakers vote to oust Prime Minister Michel Barnier, plunging country into chaos
Top News
3 months, 3 weeks 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
Top News
3 months, 3 weeks 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. …

Political turmoil in France as PM Barnier faces no-confidence vote today
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Political turmoil in France as PM Barnier faces no-confidence vote today

India Today  

France's government on Wednesday faces no confidence votes that could spell the end of the short-lived administration of Prime Minister Michel Barnier, plunging the country into uncharted waters of political chaos. Asked on French television if there was a chance his government could survive Wednesday's vote, Barnier replied: "I want this and it is possible. UNBEARABLE CYNICISM Macron also accused …

French Government, Far Right Head for Collision in Budget Clash
3 months, 3 weeks ago

French Government, Far Right Head for Collision in Budget Clash

Live Mint  

-- The far-right National Rally indicated in the strongest language yet that it could topple the French government as soon as this week, hours after Finance Minister Antoine Armand said his administration wouldn’t be blackmailed. “An actual collapse of the government via a successful vote of no confidence would add another layer of uncertainty.” Barnier’s budget legislation, which incorporates €60 …

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

France’s far right threatens to bring down the government over the planned budget
4 months ago

France’s far right threatens to bring down the government over the planned budget

Associated Press  

PARIS — French far-right leader Marine Le Pen said Monday that she could bring down France’s minority government by the end of the year unless changes are made to the country’s budget bill. Le Pen said lawmakers from her National Rally party, including herself, would bring a confidence motion if the bill now being debated in parliament “stays as it …

France’s Marine Le Pen rejects embezzlement claims as her presidential bid hangs in balance
4 months, 2 weeks ago

France’s Marine Le Pen rejects embezzlement claims as her presidential bid hangs in balance

Associated Press  

PARIS — For weeks, Marine Le Pen has thrown all her energy into fighting what she calls unfair accusations that her party embezzled European Parliament funds. “I feel we didn’t succeed in convincing you,” Le Pen told the panel of three judges last week, as she detailed her arguments in a one-hour-and-a-half speech punctuated with political remarks seemingly meant to …

France at a critical political crossroad
5 months, 4 weeks ago

France at a critical political crossroad

Hindustan Times  

By deciding to dissolve the French national assembly, against the advice of his main political supporters, following the defeat in the European elections and then by refusing to recognise the result of the legislative elections which saw the coalition of the Left come out on top, President Emmanuel Macron has plunged France into a political and institutional crisis. Initiated in …

France gets new govt after deadlock
6 months ago

France gets new govt after deadlock

China Daily  

French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech during the International Meeting for Peace in Paris, France, Sept 22, 2024. French President Emmanuel Macron named a new right-leaning government on Saturday, led by Prime Minister Michel Barnier, nearly three months after the inconclusive elections in which a left-wing alliance won the most seats. Despite the poor performance of Barnier's Republicans party …

France names new government drawing support from centre-right after months of hung parliament
6 months ago

France names new government drawing support from centre-right after months of hung parliament

ABC  

French President Emmanuel Macron has named a new government led by Prime Minister Michel Barnier, marked by a shift to the right 11 weeks after an inconclusive parliamentary election. The first major task for Mr Barnier, appointed just over two weeks ago, will be to submit a 2025 budget plan addressing France's financial situation, which the prime minister this week …

France’s Marine Le Pen urges fresh polls next year
6 months, 1 week ago

France’s Marine Le Pen urges fresh polls next year

The Hindu  

The parliamentary leader of France’s far-right National Rally party on Saturday called for fresh elections next year, just months after snap polls threw the country into political deadlock. “The great country that is France cannot function this way,” said the leader of the largest single party in parliament after elections this summer produced a hung legislature. Mr. Macron last week …

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