Another government in France has completed its term prematurely. He said goodbye to the National Assembly and is ready on Tuesday morning to hand over his resignation. Indeed, he is going to announce the next few days. Although at present, it is not clear who will be the successor of the Central Bairo, there are many names that have been “heard”.
France is also officially in a period of political instability and inability to face the financial crisis it is experiencing. The government’s fall was voted against the vote of confidence by the overwhelming majority. Of the 577 MPs, 364 voted in and 194 in favor, while the remaining 19 were absent or abstained from the process.
This is a great defeat for the former – now – French Prime Minister. Indeed, “Liberation” noted that Michel Barnier, who was dismissed last December, after a three -month record in the prime minister. In December 2024, 331 MPs voted against Barnier – that is, 33 less -.
Francois Barnier’s short term had almost been announced. The impasse, in which the French economy is located, as well as the political management of this critical situation, seems to be unchanged. With four politicians passing through the prime minister’s post, in the last 20 months and a fifth that is likely to be appointed immediately, the fall of the French governments, which was once unusual, has become almost daily. While still, it seems that this situation will continue at least until the end of President Macron’s term.
In times of turmoil, there is the risk of the far -right
In her speech from the step of the National Assembly, Marie Lepen also referred to the possibility of early presidential elections. She herself noted that Emmanuel Macron’s resignation is a decision that is solely burdensome his own judgment.
However, although he did not immediately demand the resignation of the French president (unlike Zordan Bardela, who was asking her live on television), Marie Lepen exposed all the conditions under which- according to her- this would be inevitable. Concluding her speech, she dared to indirectly downgrade Emmanuel Macron for not resigning, saying: “Not everyone can be a General de Gaulle.”
François Bairou’s defeat, but can lead France to a particularly dangerous episode, as he typically notes. As the newspaper explains, the “pride and blindness” of executive power took the risk of taking the “role of arson”, while its responsibility is to “stabilize the situation as much as possible”.
‘Lepen’s party is not like everything else’
Thus, the “national alarm” now seems to be the main benefit of the rage in the country, Le Monde underlines. Indeed, he stresses that neither Marie Lepen’s legal problems, no young man of Zordan Bardela, nor the internal ideological contradictions of the party, nor amateurism in budgetary issues have managed to undermine his potential -that is, his upward trend.
The article concludes by pointing out that the most worrying is that all of these developments are played without causing any turmoil, that is, like Marie Lepen’s party being a party like everything else. Still, the center of gravity of the program of the “National Alarm” remains the “national preference”, an ideology that comes from the far -right wing of the National Assembly and opposes all the principles of the French Constitution.
At a time when political turmoil in France is at the forefront, Le Monde stresses that it is good to “remember” that this party is not like everything else.
In search of a new prime minister France amid political uncertainty
The Champs Elysees, saying that the new prime minister will be announced in the coming days. The search, however, remains difficult, as the nominations of Michel Barnier and François Bairou did not secure parliamentary support.
- The socialist choice and the balances: In the scenarios is Olivier Foreth, head of the Socialist Party, with a group of 66 MPs at the National Assembly. Despite its moderate profile, the party’s relations with Jean-Lyk Melanson are an obstacle. Alternatively, Macron may turn to personalities near the socialist lineup, such as former Prime Minister Bernard Kaznev and Court Chief Pierre Moscovici.
- Scenarios from the center and right: The government stands out by Finance Minister Erick Lobard, known for his social liberal views. Particularly close to the president is the Minister of Defense, Sebasten Lekorny, a former member of the Globe, who is leading the military aid of France. Also on the list of candidates are Labor and Health Minister Katrin Votran, Interior Minister and Republican Chief Bruno Retagio and Justice Minister Gerald Darmann. The choice of another prime minister from the central team would look like a temporary- and partial, possibly- solution, a deeper problem.
- The weight of the presidential election: With the 2027 elections approaching, quite top executives are reluctant to take on the prime minister, as the position is considered a high risk and has worn out the predecessors of the Macron era.
The political gap in France
The fall of François Bairou’s government is yet another thorn in the second and final term of the French president. Emmanuel Macron is a “remote” personality, as the “” newspaper “notes, and who is trying to play a central role in the international political scene with the ending of wars in Gaza and Ukraine.
In this vast politician tomorrow of France, he is forced to choose a new person within a few days, who will be able to rally the majority of MPs to the National Assembly in order to pass the budget of 2026. Otherwise, the governments will fall, while the country will fall.
In this context, Brussels anxiously monitors political developments and await Emmanuel Macron’s next moves as they do not lose their trust in him.
Why did the Bayrou government fall
The attempt by François Bairou and his government to “rescue” the budget plan to adjust the 44 billion euros to the 2026 budget seems to have convinced anyone. He attempted to take responsibility for his government for austerity budget, which is 114% of GDP.
At the end of August, amid growing social discontent, Bairou has unexpectedly announced that he would seek a vote of confidence in his plan. He warned that the crisis that affects the second largest eurozone economy could lead to financial instability, fueled by high public debt.
France had avoided serious economic consequences both in the pandemic and the energy crisis caused by the war in Ukraine, thanks to mass public spending – a policy that is now in the center of harsh dispute.
