President Macron To Address Nation After Barnier Ouster

French President Emmanuel Macron will deliver a televised address on Thursday night, just a day after Prime Minister Michel Barnier was removed in a no-confidence vote. The political upheaval leaves France searching for a new leader capable of navigating a divided parliament. Names already circulating for the role include Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu, Interior Minister … Read more

French Government Collapses After No-Confidence Vote Against Prime Minister Barnier

The French government has collapsed after Prime Minister Michel Barnier was removed in a no-confidence vote, just three months into his tenure under President Emmanuel Macron. The motion against Barnier, backed by opposition parties, was triggered by his controversial use of special powers to pass his budget without a parliamentary vote. This marks the first … Read more