France political crisis: President Macron vows to stay in office till end of term, prepares to appoint new PM

France political crisis: Despite recent political turbulence in France, President Emmanuel Macron has reaffirmed his commitment to stay in office till the end of his term in 2027. In a decisive move, he also announced plans to appoint a new Prime Minister within days following the resignation of Michel Barnier, who was ousted after a no-confidence vote in the National Assembly. The “historic” no-confidence motion has left France in a temporary political void. Macron attributed the crisis to opposition forces, particularly targeting far-right parties for destabilising Barnier’s government. “They chose disorder,” Macron said, adding that the far right and the far left had united in what he called “an anti-Republican front”.

Macron acknowledges his own ‘responsibility’
Macron has committed to naming a new Prime Minister within days, although he has not disclosed any potential candidates. Speaking in the aftermath of the no-confidence vote, Macron admitted to his own “responsibility” for the political turmoil that has unsettled both the nation and financial markets. Earlier, the Elysee presidential palace confirmed Macron had “taken note” of Barnier’s resignation. Until a new government is appointed, Barnier and his ministers will continue managing “current affairs,” according to the statement.