France’s political scene just got a new plot twist! President Emmanuel Macron has asked outgoing Prime Minister Michel Barnier to stay temporarily as caretaker leader after his government collapsed. The move aims to avoid chaos in the eurozone’s second-largest economy while Macron scrambles to name a replacement.
Why the Turmoil?
Barnier’s government fell after 90 days – a record short tenure – when lawmakers rejected his 2025 budget plan. Critics called his austerity measures too harsh, but Barnier warned France’s ‘enormous deficit’ won’t vanish with a no-confidence vote.
What’s Next?
Macron is racing to appoint a new PM amid fears of a leadership vacuum. Analysts say this crisis could reshape France’s economic policies and test EU stability. Stay tuned for updates!
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Macron asks Barnier and his government to stay on until next PM named
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