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France: The country in political turmoil after Barnier’s fall – The candidates for prime minister

In the search for a prime minister in France, Emanuel Macron following the result of the vote in the National Assembly that led to the fall of Michel Barnier’s government. The result marks the first time a French government has lost a confidence vote since 1962. The French president will deliver a speech tonight at 21:00 (local time).

France: The debate on the motion of impeachment against Barnier has begun

France is in a political and economic whirlwind as debate is underway on motions of no-confidence tabled following the decision by French Prime Minister Michel Barnier to trigger the controversial Article 49.3 of the Constitution to approve the 2025 budget. The procedure, which allows bills to be approved without a parliamentary vote, has provoked strong opposition parties.

‘Unhappy’ Macron seeks new role after government shakeup

President Emmanuel Macron weathered a turbulent political summer, but he feels isolated and is frustrated with his new right-wing government, according to people close to him.

Macron's appointment of 73-year-old conservative Michel Barnier as prime minister ended two months of political chaos after snap legislative elections in July.

Far right's election gains rattle EU's traditional powers

Far-right parties rattled the traditional powers in the European Union with major gains in parliamentary seats, dealing an especially humiliating defeat to French President Emmanuel Macron, who called snap legislative elections.

The outcome showed the 27-nation bloc's parliament membership has clearly shifted to the right.