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The U.S. ambassador to France, Charles Kushner, was barred from meeting French government officials after he failed to appear at the Foreign Affairs ministry, where he had been summoned over comments about the killing of a French far-right activist. Paris said he would no longer have direct access to ministers; this marks a second no-show after August 2025.
French President Emmanuel Macron reappointed Sébastien Lecornu as Prime Minister after a brief resignation, amid political turmoil and challenges in forming a stable government to address France's high public debt and budget deficit, with Lecornu facing a tight deadline and opposition from various political factions.
French President Emmanuel Macron has reappointed Sébastien Lecornu as Prime Minister, reaffirming his leadership in France.
French Prime Minister Macron sees potential convergence in the final negotiations of the national budget, signaling possible agreement on key fiscal issues.
French President Emmanuel Macron faces a political crisis after the repeated collapse of his government, reflecting his growing frustration and weakened position as he approaches the end of his term, with his focus on asserting power in a world of strongmen.
French Prime Minister is considering eliminating two public holidays as part of a €40 billion budget plan for 2026, which threatens to destabilize his government amid ongoing political tensions.
During the Paris Air Show, Israeli arms companies' booths were walled off with black barriers at the request of the French government, amid tensions related to the Israel-Gaza conflict and criticisms of Israel's conduct in the war. The move, which concealed most of the Israeli displays, drew international attention and criticism, with Israeli officials calling it unprecedented and politically motivated. The organizers stated that the removal of certain equipment was due to instructions from French authorities, and dialogue is ongoing to resolve the situation.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced that he will appoint a new prime minister in the coming days after Michel Barnier was ousted in a no-confidence vote. Macron criticized the far-right and far-left parties for forming an "anti-republican front" and choosing "chaos" over governance. Despite calls for his resignation, Macron intends to complete his term until 2027 and emphasized the need for unity and rebuilding in France. Barnier will remain in a caretaker role until a successor is named.
French President Emmanuel Macron faces a political crisis after his party lost its majority in snap elections, leading to a hung parliament and the fall of Prime Minister Michel Barnier over a budget dispute. Macron must quickly appoint a new prime minister to navigate the complex parliamentary landscape and pass a crucial budget by year-end. The situation is complicated by the rise of far-right and far-left parties, and the lack of a coalition-building tradition in France, putting Macron's leadership and economic reforms at risk.
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier is expected to lose a no-confidence vote in the National Assembly, leading to the collapse of his government. Barnier, appointed by President Emmanuel Macron just 90 days ago, used special powers to pass the 2025 budget without parliamentary support, angering both the left-wing New Popular Front and the far-right National Rally. With both factions set to vote against him, Barnier's government is unlikely to survive. If the vote passes, Macron will need to appoint a new prime minister, a process that could take weeks.
South Korean opposition politicians have moved to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol following his controversial attempt to impose martial law, a move not seen since the country's transition to democracy in 1987. Meanwhile, the U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear a case challenging a Tennessee law that restricts gender-affirming care for minors. In France, Prime Minister Michel Barnier faces a no-confidence vote over the 2025 budget, risking the collapse of the government. Additionally, Americans are advised to protect their packages from porch pirates during the holiday season.
Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally plans to join a leftist coalition to initiate a no-confidence vote against Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government over budget disputes. Despite Barnier's attempts to appease the National Rally, Le Pen criticized his budget plan for not meeting their demands, particularly regarding tax issues. The move could lead to the government's collapse, with a final vote expected soon. The political instability is partly attributed to President Emmanuel Macron's earlier decision to dissolve the government and call for snap elections.
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier has invoked article 49.3 of the French constitution to pass a social security budget bill without a parliamentary vote, risking a no confidence vote from the opposition. The radical left France Unbowed party plans to trigger the vote, which could occur as early as Wednesday. Barnier's minority government, supported by the far-right National Rally, faces opposition from the left-wing New Popular Front and other parties, making its survival uncertain.
French President Emmanuel Macron accepted Prime Minister Gabriel Attal's resignation but retained him as head of a caretaker government amid a political deadlock following parliamentary elections. The caretaker government will manage day-to-day affairs until a new government is appointed. The National Assembly is divided among three major political groups, complicating the formation of a new government.
French President Emmanuel Macron has accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Gabriel Attal and his government but asked Attal to remain as a caretaker until a new cabinet is appointed. This follows the defeat of Macron's centrist alliance in the recent parliamentary elections, leading to a hung parliament and political uncertainty. The National Assembly is set to elect its president, and the largest bloc, the left-wing New Popular Front, has yet to put forward a prime ministerial candidate. Macron may consider a technocratic government if no clear successor emerges.