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France's Macron to address nation day after no-confidence vote topples government
BY The Canadian Press, Dec 5, 2024 6:10 PM - REPORT AN ERROR
The Elysee presidential palace said Macron ``took note'' of Barnier's resignation. The National Assembly ousted Barnier by 331 votes, making him the shortest-serving prime minister in modern French history. (Photo: Twiter/@MichelBarnier)
French President Emmanuel Macron is to address the nation following the resignation of ousted Prime Minister Michel Barnier. Macron's speech comes one day after a historic no-confidence vote at the National Assembly left France without a functioning government.
The Elysee presidential palace said Macron ``took note'' of Barnier's resignation. The National Assembly ousted Barnier by 331 votes, making him the shortest-serving prime minister in modern French history.
Macron faces pressure to quickly name a new leader capable of navigating a fractured parliament, where no party holds a majority. Opposition leaders have called for Macron's resignation, but he has ruled out stepping down or holding new elections. The political crisis has raised concerns about France's economy.
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