france political crisis

France’s outgoing Prime Minister expects Macron to name his replacement in 48 hours

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France’s outgoing Prime Minister expects Macron to name his replacement in 48 hours

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu. | Photo Credit: ALAIN JOCARD The outgoing French Prime Minister said on Wednesday (October 8, 2025) that he expects President Emmanuel Macron to name his replacement in the next 48 hours. Sébastien Lecornu didn’t say who might replace him, but he appeared to rule himself out of coming back to … Read more

No-confidence vote draws France into new political crisis

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No-confidence vote draws France into new political crisis

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier delivers his speech at the National Assembly while France’s minority government may be on its last legs as opposition lawmakers moved this week toward a no-confidence vote, Monday, Dec. 2, 2024 in Paris. | Photo Credit: AP France headed into a new political crisis on Tuesday (December 3, 2024) as … Read more