French Prime Minister Resigns After Historic No-Confidence Vote

Michel Barnier has stepped down as France Prime Minister after losing a no-confidence vote that removed his government.

His term lasted only three months, making it the shortest for any prime minister in France’s modern history.

President Emmanuel Macron, who appointed Barnier, is now consulting with allies and parliamentary leaders to quickly name a replacement. Until a new government is formed, Barnier and his cabinet will stay on in a caretaker role.

Macron is reportedly working to appoint a new prime minister before the reopening ceremony of Notre-Dame Cathedral on Saturday.

One of the possible candidates is François Bayrou, leader of the centrist MoDem party and a close ally of Macron, as reported by ‘Le Parisien’.

The challenges facing the French government stem from its divided parliament. In the summer elections, the left-wing Popular Front alliance won 193 seats, falling short of the 289 needed for a majority. The conservative Republicans secured 47 seats, but divisions within the Popular Front prevented them from uniting behind a prime ministerial candidate.

Macron’s centrist Ensemble coalition had partnered with right-wing Republicans, with Barnier leading the government. However, a surprising alliance between the left-wing Popular Front and the far-right National Rally brought down his administration.

Despite this setback, Macron’s presidency remains stable. Under French constitutional rules, removing a president requires agreement from two-thirds of parliament—a highly unlikely scenario. Macron’s term continues until 2027.

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