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Macron blames 'coalition of the irresponsible' for historic ousting of French government


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Published in Politics and Government on Thursday, December 5th 2024 at 16:00 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • French President Emmanuel Macron is seeking a replacement to head the government after the right and left wings of Parliament unified for a no-confidence vote against the prime minister. On Wednesday,

French President Emmanuel Macron has attributed the historic ousting of his government to what he calls a "coalition of the irresponsible," following a no-confidence vote in the National Assembly. This political upheaval was triggered by opposition to a controversial immigration bill, which aimed to tighten immigration policies but was met with resistance from both the left and right wings of the political spectrum. The bill, which sought to expedite the deportation of certain foreigners and limit their access to social benefits, was criticized for its perceived harshness and for not addressing the underlying issues of immigration effectively. The vote resulted in the resignation of Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne, marking a significant political defeat for Macron's administration. This event underscores the deep divisions within French politics regarding immigration and security, highlighting the challenges Macron faces in pushing through his legislative agenda amidst a fragmented parliament.

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