France's Barnier to resign as no-confidence vote sparks new political crisis

Category: Politics

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier submitted his resignation after losing a no-confidence vote in parliament, marking a potential record for the shortest-serving premier in contemporary France. The vote, supported by the hard left and far right, was triggered by Barnier's controversial 2025 budget plan. President Macron faces the challenge of appointing a new premier amid growing political instability and uncertainty regarding the country's financial future.

Keywords: Michel Barnier, no-confidence vote, Emmanuel Macron

Source: FRANCE 24

Update At: 12/5/2024

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