Michel Barnier, France’s new prime minister, survived a no-confidence motion brought by the left-wing opposition on Tuesday, marking the first test for his fragile government in a divided National Assembly. The motion, proposed by the New Popular Front (NFP) coalition, fell well short of the 289 votes needed, with only197 lawmakers in support, as reported by AFP news agency.
A battle for the departed
The no-confidence vote, led by Socialist Party ( PS) leader Olivier Faure, sought to remove Barnier’s government, which President Emmanuel Macron appointed to restore stability after the inconclusive July elections. Faure admitted fight, saying,” There was very little suspense”, and acknowledged that the French government then had quality on” who is in the lot and who is in the criticism”.
Faure accused Barnier of being a “hostage and accomplice of the extreme right”, referring to the far-right National Rally ( RN ) party, which voted against the motion, ensuring its failure. ” It’s scientific, without the help of the RN, your state would have been destroyed”, said Cyrielle Chatelain, head of the Ecologists group within the NFP. She added that the voting reflected” a democratic agreement” between Marine Le Pen, the RN’s head, and Macron.
Far-right criticism
Guillaume Bigot, an RN Member of Parliament, countered the public’s charges, accusing the NFP of” sulking” and notice that bringing down the government would simply “lead to chaos”.
Barnier, a former European Union Brexit communicator, was appointed in July to provide balance to a politically divided France. The 73-year-old former legislator has since issued warnings about the country’s economic situation, warning that France will experience a financial turmoil if its budget deficit is not reduced, and mentioning higher taxes for high earners.
Instability
With Macron taking a backseat to Macron’s domestic issues, Barnier may experience additional motions for no confidence that could be successful if the Nurse changes its mind. Critics warn that Barnier’s government is currently a” sword of Wedge” and susceptible to the political desires of Le Pen, who is expected to run for president in 2027.
Aware of the challenges back, Barnier said,” I know that I am in the hands of parliament”, acknowledging that his administration’s success rests on maintaining delicate relationships in a divided government.
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