Macron alliance projected to lose parliamentary majority in France
2 years, 6 months ago

Macron alliance projected to lose parliamentary majority in France

LA Times  

French President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist alliance was projected to lose its majority despite getting the most seats in the final round of the parliamentary election Sunday, while the far-right National Rally appeared to have made big gains. The National Rally’s leader, Marine Le Pen, who lost the presidential election to Macron, was reelected in her stronghold of Hénin-Beaumont in northern France. The group of National Rally lawmakers “will be by far the biggest of the history of our political family.” Acting National Rally president Jordan Bardella compared his party’s showing to a “tsunami.” “Tonight’s message is that the French people made from Emmanuel Macron a minority president,” he said on TF1 television. “In these troubled times, the choice you’ll make this Sunday is more crucial than ever,” he said Tuesday, with the presidential plane waiting in the background ahead of a visit to French troops.

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Costly gambles: On French President Macron and his politics
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Costly gambles: On French President Macron and his politics

The Hindu  

When France’s President, Emmanuel Macron, called a snap legislative election in June, he had two political objectives: secure a new mandate for his centrist coalition and arrest the surge of the far-right National Rally, which had just finished first in the European elections. Even if Mr. Macron’s coalition, Ensemble, which finished second in the elections, and the Republicans come together, …

Will France get a new PM today, one who stays in office?
4 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 …

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 …

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

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

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 government falls: What’s next for Macron, Le Pen, France?
1 month 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 …

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 …

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

In France, a new center-right government is announced two months after divisive elections
3 months, 2 weeks ago

In France, a new center-right government is announced two months after divisive elections

LA Times  

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier, background center, French President Emmanuel Macron, foreground left, and Macron’s wife, Brigitte Macron, foreground right, applaud during the closing ceremony of the 2024 Paralympics this month in Paris. The left-wing New Popular Front alliance surprised many by winning the most seats in the risky snap elections that Macron called in the wake of a far-right …

France’s Marine Le Pen urges fresh polls next year
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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 …

France’s divided National Assembly votes to keep centrist speaker as political turmoil persists
5 months, 3 weeks ago

France’s divided National Assembly votes to keep centrist speaker as political turmoil persists

Associated Press  

PARIS — France’s divided National Assembly on Thursday kept a centrist member of President Emmanuel Macron’s party as speaker after a chaotic early election produced a hung legislature. The parliamentary election earlier this month resulted in a split between three major political blocs: the New Popular Front leftist coalition, Macron’s centrist allies and the far-right National Rally party. “You will …

Macron accepts PM's resignation
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Macron accepts PM's resignation

China Daily  

By CHEN WEIHUA in Brussels | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-07-18 09:30 French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal leaves following the weekly cabinet meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on July 16. French President Emmanuel Macron officially accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Gabriel Attal on Tuesday evening, but the latter will stay on in a caretaking capacity …

Far-right leader Le Pen says France is in a political ‘quagmire’ 9 days before Olympics start
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Far-right leader Le Pen says France is in a political ‘quagmire’ 9 days before Olympics start

Associated Press  

PARIS — With nine days to the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, France’s far-right leader Marine Le Pen said Wednesday that the deeply divided country is “in a quagmire” after chaotic legislative elections produced a fragmented parliament. France has been on the brink of government paralysis since elections for the National Assembly earlier this month resulted in a split …

Gabriel Attal resigns as France's prime minister, but looms over 'caretaker government'
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Gabriel Attal resigns as France's prime minister, but looms over 'caretaker government'

ABC  

France's President Emmanuel Macron has accepted the Prime Minister Gabriel Attal's resignation, but the former prime minister still looms over French politics. France has been on the brink of government paralysis since the elections resulted in a split among three major political groupings: the New Popular Front, Mr Macron's centrist allies and the far-right National Rally. National Rally Vice President …

French president accepts prime minister’s resignation but keeps him as head of caretaker government
5 months, 3 weeks ago

French president accepts prime minister’s resignation but keeps him as head of caretaker government

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron accepted the prime minister’s resignation Tuesday but kept him on as head of a caretaker government, as France prepares to host the Paris Olympics at the end of the month. France has been on the brink of government paralysis since elections for the National Assembly earlier this month resulted in a split among three …

Amid present political uncertainty, France celebrates its national day
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Amid present political uncertainty, France celebrates its national day

The Hindu  

France celebrated military victories of the past at its annual Bastille Day parade on July 14, while its present political future appeared far from clear. But behind the pomp — itself in a reduced format while Olympic preparations blocked the traditional Champs Elysees route — France’s tense search for a government appeared to be at a stalemate. All eyes were …

French trade union boss hints at protests during Olympics if left kept from power
5 months, 4 weeks ago

French trade union boss hints at protests during Olympics if left kept from power

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. Breaking his silence since the New Popular Front grouping …

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 …

France election 2024 latest: Macron asks PM Attal to reconsider as France faces ‘3 major risks’ over deadlock
6 months ago

France election 2024 latest: Macron asks PM Attal to reconsider as France faces ‘3 major risks’ over deadlock

The Independent  

✕ Close Hundreds Celebrate In Paris As Far-right Loses Sway In Election Day Exit Poll 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 Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to …

Emmanuel Macron's election gamble foiled the far right, but threw France into political chaos
6 months ago

Emmanuel Macron's election gamble foiled the far right, but threw France into political chaos

ABC  

For some, the prospect of the far-right National Rally party forming government in France was frightening. Macron's bloc finished second with 168 seats behind the left-wing coalition Nouveau Front Populaire with 182, but ahead of RN. After his party's results became clear, he said his coalition had done something "we were told was impossible". "The president must appoint as prime …

Macron 'hardly has any friends' is 'hated by France with a vicious passion', enraged President Xi, 'failed to charm' Trump and 'deeply needs to be loved' insiders claim as he reels from election defea
6 months ago

Macron 'hardly has any friends' is 'hated by France with a vicious passion', enraged President Xi, 'failed to charm' Trump and 'deeply needs to be loved' insiders claim as he reels from election defea

Daily Mail  

Emmanuel Macron 'hardly has any friends' and is 'hated by France with a vicious passion', insiders have claimed, as the French President suffers the consequences of last night's chaotic parliamentary election. A moody black and white picture of President Macron boxing raised eyebrows in France when it was published earlier this year Participants gather during an election night rally following …

The far right have been blocked from power in France – but the threat remains
6 months ago

The far right have been blocked from power in France – but the threat remains

The Independent  

If there was anyone more disappointed than France’s far-right Rassemblement National, or National Rally party, by the results of the legislative elections, there were times when it seemed to be the legion of doom-watchers across the Channel, deprived of their chance to condemn the dangerous and deluded French. President Emmanuel Macron’s Ensemble grouping came second, with 168 seats, and Marine …

What next for France as hard-left seizes victory? YEARS of political paralysis, with Macron a lame duck until he stands down... all of which could BOOST Le Pen's chances of presidential win in 2027
6 months ago

What next for France as hard-left seizes victory? YEARS of political paralysis, with Macron a lame duck until he stands down... all of which could BOOST Le Pen's chances of presidential win in 2027

Daily Mail  

But experts say she is now unburdened to make a bid for the presidency in 2027 Last night's tumultuous parliamentary elections in France saw President Emmanuel Macron and his centrist alliance achieve one key goal - preventing the hard-right from taking power. France's hard-right matriarch Marine Le Pen was humbled by the French electorate yesterday - but analysts say she …

Watch view of French National Assembly as country faces political deadlock after election result
6 months ago

Watch view of French National Assembly as country faces political deadlock after election result

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 Watch a view of the …

Nightmare for Macron as his election manoeuvring pushes Le Pen into THIRD place... only for 'French Jeremy Corbyn's' hard-left coalition to claim victory and vow €150bn spending, sparking political ch
6 months ago

Nightmare for Macron as his election manoeuvring pushes Le Pen into THIRD place... only for 'French Jeremy Corbyn's' hard-left coalition to claim victory and vow €150bn spending, sparking political ch

Daily Mail  

Emmanuel Macron has traded one nightmare for another, preventing Marine Le Pen's hard-right National Rally from winning France's parliamentary elections yesterday but instead paving the way for a hard-left alliance to emerge victorious. Founder of left-wing party La France Insoumise Jean-Luc Melenchon gestures following the first results of the second round of France's legislative election at La Rotonde Stalingrad in …

France's far right overrun in parliamentary elections
6 months ago

France's far right overrun in parliamentary elections

ABC  

Sally Sara: France's far right has been thwarted in the country's runoff parliamentary election, with a coalition from the left expected to win the most seats. Alexandra Humphries : Hundreds have gathered on the streets of central Paris, launching fireworks in celebration, as exit polls showed a predicted far right win had failed. Alexandra Humphries : French President Emmanuel Macron …

French vote splits among left, center and far-right; With no majority, political paralysis threatens
6 months ago

French vote splits among left, center and far-right; With no majority, political paralysis threatens

New Indian Express  

PARIS: French voters divided their legislature among left, center and far right, with no single political faction getting even close to the majority needed for form a government. According to official results released early Monday, all three main blocs fell far short of the 289 seats needed to control the 577-seat National Assembly, the more powerful of France’s two legislative …

French left says ‘ready to govern’ as country faces hung parliament
6 months ago

French left says ‘ready to govern’ as country faces hung parliament

Al Jazeera  

After winning a plurality in the National Assembly, France’s left-wing coalition plans to name a PM candidate this week. France’s left-wing leader Jean-Luc Melenchon says the left is “ready to govern” after emerging as the largest political bloc in parliament, but the country faces a political deadlock as no party won a clear majority. Al Jazeera’s Step Vassen, reporting from …

France's election results surprise both Macron and Le Pen with no clear majority. What could happen next?
6 months ago

France's election results surprise both Macron and Le Pen with no clear majority. What could happen next?

India TV News  

In a major surprise, France's election results show voters have chosen to give a broad leftist coalition the most parliamentary seats in pivotal legislative elections, keeping the far right away from power. French President Emmanuel Macron's centrist alliance arrived in second position and the far right in third — still drastically increasing the number of seats it holds in the …

French vote gives leftists most seats over far right, but leaves hung parliament and deadlock
6 months ago

French vote gives leftists most seats over far right, but leaves hung parliament and deadlock

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In calling the election on June 9, after the far right surged in French voting …

French leftists win most seats in elections, pollsters say; lack of majority to create turmoil
6 months ago

French leftists win most seats in elections, pollsters say; lack of majority to create turmoil

Hindustan Times  

A coalition on the left that came together unexpectedly ahead of France’s snap elections won the most parliamentary seats in the vote, according to polling projections Sunday. He stunned France, and many in his own government, by dissolving parliament’s lower house, the National Assembly, after the far right surged in French voting for the European elections. Macron argued that sending …

Marine Le Pen's hopes of forming France's first hard-right government since the War are DASHED: Leftists take most seats in second round, exit poll predicts
6 months ago

Marine Le Pen's hopes of forming France's first hard-right government since the War are DASHED: Leftists take most seats in second round, exit poll predicts

Daily Mail  

Marine Le Pen's hopes of forming France's first hard-right government since the War have been dashed after a left-wing coalition took the most seats in the second round of the legislative election, exit polls predict. Marine Le Pen's hopes of forming France's first hard-right government since the War have been dashed after a left-wing coalition took the most seats in …

Emmanuel Macron 'could resign' after second round of disastrous French election that has seen the hard-right surge as allies warn 'unstable' president might step down entirely if he doesn't get a majo
6 months ago

Emmanuel Macron 'could resign' after second round of disastrous French election that has seen the hard-right surge as allies warn 'unstable' president might step down entirely if he doesn't get a majo

Daily Mail  

President Emmanuel Macron 'could resign' after the second round of disastrous French election, his top aides have warned. Voting has begun in mainland France today in pivotal runoff elections that could hand a historic victory to Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally and its inward-looking, anti-immigrant vision or produce a hung parliament and political deadlock. Macron is pictured leaving a …

France braces for more protests as polling stations open this morning for second round parliamentary votes that are expected to be won by hard right Marine Le Pen's National Rally
6 months ago

France braces for more protests as polling stations open this morning for second round parliamentary votes that are expected to be won by hard right Marine Le Pen's National Rally

Daily Mail  

France is preparing for more protesting ahead of the second round of historic parliamentary voting that will take place this morning and is expected to be won by hard-right Marine Le Pen's National Rally. High street stores across Paris were seen boarding up this morning ahead of the second round of parliamentary voting amid fears of protests Several central areas …

France is voting in key elections that could see a historic far-right win or a hung parliament
6 months ago

France is voting in key elections that could see a historic far-right win or a hung parliament

The Hindu  

French President Emmanuel Macron voted in high-stakes legislative elections that could force him to share power with the rising far right. The results are important as Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally could be voted to power for the first time, or the country could face a hung parliament and years of political deadlock. Mr. Macron called the surprise vote …

France’s left wing takes most seats as snap election delivers deadlock
6 months ago

France’s left wing takes most seats as snap election delivers deadlock

Al Jazeera  

A loose alliance of left-wing parties has won the most seats in France’s high-stakes legislative elections, beating both the far right and President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist coalition. Prime Minister Gabriel Attal said he would offer Macron his resignation on Monday but was ready to serve “as long as duty demands”, notably in light of the imminent Paris Games. The result …

French left coalition comes out on top in elections, in shock upset over the far right
6 months ago

French left coalition comes out on top in elections, in shock upset over the far right

NPR  

French left coalition comes out on top in elections, in shock upset over the far right toggle caption Emmanuel Dunand/AFP via Getty Images PARIS — After the shock of French President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to call snap elections last month, another surprise came for French voters as polls for the runoff vote closed Sunday evening: The far-right National Rally party …

France’s president called a surprise election. The result could diminish his power in world affairs
6 months ago

France’s president called a surprise election. The result could diminish his power in world affairs

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron could awake — if he has slept at all — with clipped wings on Monday morning. Bardella’s ‘red lines’ Although the constitution says the president is commander in chief, it also says the prime minister “is responsible for national defense.” During the campaign, Bardella laid out what he said would be “my red lines” …

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