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Macron Vows New Prime Minister After Government Collapse

French President Emmanuel Macron commits to appointing a new prime minister within days following the no-confidence vote that ousted Michel Barnier's government.

  • Michel Barnier resigned as France's prime minister after his government lost a no-confidence vote in the National Assembly, driven by opposition to his budget proposal with significant social security cuts.
  • President Macron announced plans to name a new prime minister and form a streamlined 'government of general interest' to address the political crisis and maintain stability.
  • Macron criticized far-left and far-right parties for uniting to topple the government, calling their actions 'anti-republican' and focused on political ambitions rather than public welfare.
  • Negotiations are underway with centrist and Socialist Party leaders to form a coalition, but divisions within parliament and demands for concessions complicate the process.
  • The incoming government faces urgent challenges, including resolving the deadlock over the 2025 budget and addressing public frustration with political instability.
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