French President Macron is facing calls to resign after the government of Prime Minister Barnier was toppled by a vote of no-confidence. An interactive poll showed that 64% of respondents wanted Macron to step down, but he has stated he will fulfill his mandate until 2027. Macron is expected to address economic challenges and outline a future government in a speech tonight.
The question of who will succeed Barnier is a hot topic in France, with no new legislative elections possible until July. The roots of the crisis can be traced back to Macron’s decision to dissolve parliament and hold early elections after a defeat in the European parliament elections, leading to a divided parliament with no majority bloc. Macron’s rejection of the left wing’s claim to choose the new head of government resulted in the appointment of Barnier.
The political uncertainty in France has rattled investors and raised concerns about the stability of the EU. Macron’s speech tonight will be closely watched as he navigates the aftermath of the government collapse. Stay tuned for the latest developments.
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