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French government dismissed: Why and what will happen next


Published on 2024-12-05 03:30:49 - Brian Stokes, N@N
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  • The French Parliament has passed a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government. The ministers have been dismissed, Le Figaro reports. A total of 331 members of the National Assembly (the lower house of parliament) voted in favor of the vote of no confidence.

The French government, led by Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne, was dismissed by President Emmanuel Macron on January 8, 2024, following a series of political challenges including the passage of an immigration bill that led to significant internal dissent and the resignation of Health Minister Aurélien Rousseau. This move was part of Macron's strategy to reset his administration ahead of the European Parliament elections in June 2024, aiming to address the rising influence of the far-right and to rejuvenate his political agenda. The dismissal allows Macron to appoint a new prime minister and cabinet, potentially shifting the political direction or at least the public perception of his leadership. The process involves the new prime minister presenting their government's policy statement to the National Assembly, which could lead to a vote of confidence. This reshuffle comes at a time when Macron's centrist alliance lacks a majority in parliament, complicating governance and policy implementation.

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