French PM May Resign, Report Media
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier, who was recently appointed, is anticipated to step down if he is unable to establish a coalition government this week. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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French Prime Minister Michel Barnier is currently in negotiations with potential ministers as he grapples with forming a coalition government. According to the France Info radio network, which cited a member of the right-wing Les Republicains, Barnier may resign if he is unable to establish a new administration following a meeting with deputies on Thursday.
Just two weeks after his appointment by President Emmanuel Macron, Barnier has yet to form a government that can address the differing priorities within a divided lower house of parliament and tackle France’s growing budget deficit.
“This is the last chance and otherwise, [the prime minister] will resign. He will realize that it will not be possible, that the personal interests of everyone prevent him from forming a government calmly,” the unnamed Les Republicains member stated.
Another source from the party mentioned that Macron “is getting involved” in the situation.
“He [Macron] plays with fire. If Michel Barnier resigns, he will be on the front line,” the unnamed politician added.
Barnier was chosen by Macron, a 73-year-old conservative and former Brexit negotiator, to lead the government after a two-month period of political instability that followed snap elections in June and July, which resulted in no party obtaining an outright majority in parliament.
France’s left-wing New Popular Front secured the most seats in the elections but fell short of a governing majority. Macron previously blocked the appointment of the NPF’s preferred prime minister, Lucie Castets, arguing that her leadership would jeopardize “institutional stability.”
Barnier’s conservative Les Republicains hold a limited number of seats in a parliament divided among three major blocs: the leftist NFP alliance, Macron’s centrist faction, and Marine Le Pen’s National Rally. To avert potential no-confidence votes, the prime minister will need to seek support from across party lines.
Earlier this week, a scheduled meeting between Barnier and former prime minister Gabriel Attal was postponed due to “agenda reasons.” This meeting was reportedly intended to clarify the involvement of Macron’s allies in the proposed new government.
Camille Lefevre contributed to this report for TROIB News
Just two weeks after his appointment by President Emmanuel Macron, Barnier has yet to form a government that can address the differing priorities within a divided lower house of parliament and tackle France’s growing budget deficit.
“This is the last chance and otherwise, [the prime minister] will resign. He will realize that it will not be possible, that the personal interests of everyone prevent him from forming a government calmly,” the unnamed Les Republicains member stated.
Another source from the party mentioned that Macron “is getting involved” in the situation.
“He [Macron] plays with fire. If Michel Barnier resigns, he will be on the front line,” the unnamed politician added.
Barnier was chosen by Macron, a 73-year-old conservative and former Brexit negotiator, to lead the government after a two-month period of political instability that followed snap elections in June and July, which resulted in no party obtaining an outright majority in parliament.
France’s left-wing New Popular Front secured the most seats in the elections but fell short of a governing majority. Macron previously blocked the appointment of the NPF’s preferred prime minister, Lucie Castets, arguing that her leadership would jeopardize “institutional stability.”
Barnier’s conservative Les Republicains hold a limited number of seats in a parliament divided among three major blocs: the leftist NFP alliance, Macron’s centrist faction, and Marine Le Pen’s National Rally. To avert potential no-confidence votes, the prime minister will need to seek support from across party lines.
Earlier this week, a scheduled meeting between Barnier and former prime minister Gabriel Attal was postponed due to “agenda reasons.” This meeting was reportedly intended to clarify the involvement of Macron’s allies in the proposed new government.
Camille Lefevre contributed to this report for TROIB News
