Macron accepts Barnier's resignation from government after vote of no confidence
French President Emmanuel Macron has accepted the request of Prime Minister Michel Barnier to resign from the government after a vote of no confidence from Parliament. This was reported on December 5 by the TV channel BFM.TV.
"Michel Barnier submitted his resignation to Emmanuel Macron, who accepted it," - stated in the publication.
It is specified that the resigned Prime Minister continues to lead until the appointment of a successor.
The National Assembly (lower house of Parliament) of France on December 4 adopted a resolution of no confidence in the government of Barnier. For a vote of no confidence voted 331 deputies.
Earlier, on December 3, in France called the reason for the loss of confidence in Macron the financial chaos and his commitment to U.S. President Joe Biden. This was stated by the leader of the party "Arise, France" Nicolas Dupont-Eignan.
On December 5, the chairwoman of the faction of the leftist party "Unruly France" Mathilde Panot accused Macron of creating a political crisis in the country, and also stated the need to hold early presidential elections.
In addition, Le Point magazine reported that according to a poll, 54% of French people approve of the idea of Macron leaving office to hold early presidential elections in 2025. In addition, 40% of those polled do not see a way out of the current crisis in the country.
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