The French parliament passed a motion of no confidence in the government of Michel Barnier, forcing him to resign as prime minister. AFP highlighted that this is the first time in more than 60 years that a French government leader has resigned as a result of a vote of no confidence.
The opposition party was credited with leading the government to collapse, plunging it into a “political crisis that threatens the European Union's second-largest economy's ability to legislate and limit its huge budget deficit.”
France. Vote of no confidence in Michel Barnier's government
Lawmakers from both the left and the far right supported the removal of Michel Barnier's government. The motion was supported by 331 politicians, but the minimum required vote was 289. The former French foreign affairs minister became prime minister in September this year.
“For the first time in more than 60 years, a motion of no confidence against a current government has been passed. The motion was proposed by the left, but crucially supported by the far right, led by Marine Le Pen,” AFP highlighted. .
Following the parliamentary decision, Barnier is expected to submit his resignation to President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday morning. Reuters reported that it used special constitutional powers to “force through parliament without authorization a part of the budget that would have resulted in savings of 60 billion euros in deficit reduction.” It was evaluated as punishment for the Prime Minister from both the left and the right. This is the final vote. ”
In Marine Le Pen's opinion, in this situation, the collapse of the government was “the only way to protect the French people”. The Elysée Palace announced that Macron would address the nation on Thursday night.
French political turmoil. Macron needs to name a new prime minister
Reuters also reported, citing sources, that President Emmanuel Macron intends to quickly appoint a new head of government. One of the agency's interlocutors estimated that the French president hopes to assume the post of prime minister before the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral next Saturday.
But the appointment of Michel Barnier's successor does not mean the end of France's political turmoil. As we read, each new prime minister will face the same challenges as Barnier when it comes to adopting legislation, including next year's budget.
Reuters noted that “President Macron could also ask Barnier and his cabinet to stay on temporarily while he has time to find a prime minister who can muster enough cross-party support.” However, there is no guarantee that the next candidate will remain in power for much longer.
Opposition parties say Macron's resignation is the only way to end the country's political crisis. However, he rejected their demands, stressing that “the French people elected him twice” and that he would respect the trust placed in him “until the last moment to serve the country.” Meanwhile, French broadcaster BFMTV reported on Tuesday that the search for a new government leader has already begun.
Media reported that the list includes former left-wing Prime Minister Bernard Cazeneuve, Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu, Interior Minister Bruno Letailraud, Centrist Democratic Party leader François Bayrou and Senate President Gerard Larchet. Ta.
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