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France's Macron vows to stay in office till end of term, says he'll name a new prime minister soon


Published on 2024-12-05 22:31:31 - The Washington Post
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  • French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to stay in office until the end of his term in 2027 and announced that he will name a new prime minister within days

The article from The Washington Post, published on December 5, 2024, discusses the political turmoil in France following the collapse of President Emmanuel Macron's government. The crisis was triggered by a series of events including a no-confidence vote in the National Assembly, which was prompted by widespread public discontent over economic policies, particularly pension reforms and the handling of the cost-of-living crisis. Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne resigned, and President Macron is now facing the challenge of forming a new government amidst calls for early elections from opposition parties. The situation has led to increased political instability, with protests in the streets of Paris and other major cities, highlighting the deep divisions within French society and the potential for further political upheaval.

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