Government Collapse
Prime Minister was ousted following a no-confidence vote, marking the shortest tenure in modern French history. This vote was a response to his government's handling of the budget, using executive powers to bypass parliamentary approval.
The vote of no confidence was supported by a coalition of the far left, far right, and left-wing parties, reflecting deep polarization in French politics and dissatisfaction with Macron's technocratic centrism.
Political Response and Future Prospects
President Emmanuel Macron seeks to appoint a new prime minister and form a "government of general interest" to pass the budget, despite challenges in building a cross-party coalition. Meanwhile, Macron aims to stabilize the political landscape ahead of hosting world leaders.
Political leaders express divergent stances on cooperation, with the open to dialogue under certain conditions, while the Greens and Republicans outright refuse to participate in a government with either the centrists or the right. This underscores the difficulty in achieving consensus amidst France's political deadlock.