French President Macron’s alliance projected to lose parliamentary majority
2 years, 6 months ago

French President Macron’s alliance projected to lose parliamentary majority

The Hindu  

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 on Sunday, while the far-right National Rally appeared to have made big gains. The projections, which are based on partial results, show that Mr. Macron’s candidates would win between 200 and 250 seats — much less than the 289 required to have a straight majority at the National Assembly, France’s most powerful house of parliament. The strong performance of both the National Rally and the leftist coalition, led by hard-left leader Jean-Luc Melenchon, is expected to make it harder for Mr. Macron to implement the agenda he was reelected on in May, including tax cuts and raising France’s retirement age from 62 to 65. 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.

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Will France get a new PM today, one who stays in office?
1 week, 5 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 to host party leaders in quest for new govt
2 weeks ago

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

Raw Story  

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

Emmanuel Macron's last act: France's pretty-boy Napoleon faces his Waterloo
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Emmanuel Macron's last act: France's pretty-boy Napoleon faces his Waterloo

Salon  

At this point, Americans shouldn’t need reminding that the institutions of so-called liberal democracy are in profound crisis, and that the crisis is getting worse rather than better. If the downfall of onetime liberal dreamboat Emmanuel Macron in France seems like a startling headline — he remains in office, but has effectively lost control of government — and the crumbling …

Macron rejects calls to resign amid upheaval
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2 weeks, 3 days 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 …

Emmanuel Macron: A French president of 5 prime ministers and looking 6th
2 weeks, 4 days 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
2 weeks, 4 days 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 parliament in chaos
2 weeks, 4 days 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'
2 weeks, 4 days 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
2 weeks, 4 days 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
2 weeks, 4 days 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 …

Barnier ousted: what does France’s latest political crisis mean for Macron and the country?
2 weeks, 5 days 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
2 weeks, 5 days 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, …

Analysis: As France sinks into the political mire, Macron must be kicking himself
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2 weeks, 5 days 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
2 weeks, 5 days 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
2 weeks, 5 days 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
2 weeks, 5 days 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
2 weeks, 5 days 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 …

French government falls: What’s next for Macron, Le Pen, France?
2 weeks, 5 days 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: Ahead of no confidence vote, PM Barnier says survival ‘possible’ for his minority govt
2 weeks, 6 days 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 …

France at a critical political crossroad
2 months, 3 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
3 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 …

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

Stolen vote: The Hindu Editorial on a sledgehammer blow to democracy in France
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Stolen vote: The Hindu Editorial on a sledgehammer blow to democracy in France

The Hindu  

Emmanuel Macron, France’s centrist President, called a snap parliamentary election in June after the country’s far-right National Rally finished first in the European elections. In effect, Mr. Macron called the snap election to defeat the far right, saw the victory of the left-wing bloc, but appointed a conservative as the Prime Minister. So, if Mr. Macron called the snap elections …

France’s Macron names former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as new PM
3 months, 2 weeks 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
3 months, 3 weeks 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
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Macron struggles to form new govt
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Macron struggles to form new govt

China Daily  

French President Emmanuel Macron. Macron has "won and failed", Zhang Jinling, a senior research fellow on French studies at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences' Institute of European Studies, told China Daily. The New Popular Front had proposed economist and civil servant Lucie Castets, 37, as prime minister, but was turned down by Macron, who said the left-wing government would …

France’s Macron holds talks with key political players in a bid to form a new government
4 months 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 Repels French Left as Center Retains Top Parliament Job
5 months 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 …

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

Gabriel Attal resigns as France's prime minister, but looms over 'caretaker government'
5 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

New Popular Front | France’s ‘republican dam’
5 months, 1 week ago

New Popular Front | France’s ‘republican dam’

The Hindu  

In a development that has stunned most political observers, the New Popular Front, a leftwing coalition, has won the most number of seats in France’s legislative elections that concluded on July 7. In the aftermath of the RN’s dominant performance in the European elections, and pollsters predicting a far-right victory in the election to come, thousands took to the streets, …

France’s unions call for strikes to pressure Macron into allowing leftist coalition government
5 months, 1 week ago

France’s unions call for strikes to pressure Macron into allowing leftist coalition government

The Hindu  

With just 15 days before the start of the Olympic Games in Paris, a leader of a major French union on July 11 called for mass strikes to pressure President Emmanuel Macron into “respecting the results” of recent legislative elections and allow a leftist coalition to form a new government. France has been at the brink of a governing paralysis …

French trade union boss hints at protests during Olympics if left kept from power
5 months, 1 week 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 …

Uncertain days ahead for France amidst political gridlock
5 months, 1 week ago

Uncertain days ahead for France amidst political gridlock

Hindustan Times  

In the United Kingdom, general elections ousted the Conservatives and delivered a predictable Labour victory. But in neighbouring France, the tension has been palpable ever since President Emmanuel Macron called a snap election after his party’s dismal performance in the European Parliament elections in early June. The Left-wing New Popular Front gained 188 seats, Macron’s Ensemble coalition won 161 seats, …

Macron asks political parties to build a broad coalition before he appoints a new prime minister
5 months, 1 week 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 …

French election results have a lesson for India
5 months, 2 weeks ago

French election results have a lesson for India

Firstpost  

The French election results have handed out a huge shocker to the entire world after almost all pollsters predicted a massive win for the Right-wing party, National Rally. However, despite cornering the highest vote share at 37.4 per cent, the NR has failed to secure a minimum of 289 seats, required to form a government in France. Instead of a …

France’s leftist coalition demands the right to form a government after fractured parliament vote
5 months, 2 weeks ago

France’s leftist coalition demands the right to form a government after fractured parliament vote

Associated Press  

PARIS — The leftist coalition that won the most seats in France’s National Assembly in surprise results demanded on Tuesday the immediate right to form a government, even though no grouping won a majority of seats. The legislature is split between the New Popular Front leftist coalition, President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist allies and the far-right National Rally. The leftist coalition’s …

France election 2024 latest: Macron asks PM Attal to reconsider as France faces ‘3 major risks’ over deadlock
5 months, 2 weeks 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
5 months, 2 weeks 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 …

France voted against the far right – but what could happen next?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

France voted against the far right – but what could happen next?

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 Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. That prospect now looks remote, …

Violent clashes break out in Paris after shock exit poll results in France’s general election
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Violent clashes break out in Paris after shock exit poll results in France’s general election

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 Violent clashes erupted on the …

The far right have been blocked from power in France – but the threat remains
5 months, 2 weeks 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
5 months, 2 weeks 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
5 months, 2 weeks 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
5 months, 2 weeks 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
5 months, 2 weeks 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 …

France's election results surprise both Macron and Le Pen with no clear majority. What could happen next?
5 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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