reaction of deputies, actions of Macron: Politics: World: Lenta.ru

In the lower house of parliament (National Assembly) France voted for a resolution of no confidence in the government of the Prime Minister Michel Barnier. The government will have to resign for the first time since 1962. The vote of no confidence in the Cabinet of Ministers was supported by 331 parliamentarians.

In accordance with the French Constitution, Michel Barnier will have to submit his resignation to the President of the Republic

Yael Bron-PivePresident of the French National Assembly

To announce a vote of no confidence, it is necessary that at least 289 out of 577 deputies vote in favor of such a decision at the meeting.

MPs demand Macron’s resignation

Head of the French right-wing party National Rally Marine Le Pen demanded from the President of France Emmanuel Macron resign.

He [Макрон] will take responsibility and do what his reason and conscience tell him. But there is no doubt that he bears the main responsibility for the current situation.

Marine Le PenHead of the French right-wing party National Rally

The leader of the leftist party “Unbowed France” Mathilde Panot, in turn, also demanded resignation of the French leader after announcing a vote of no confidence in the government. She emphasized that Macron is responsible for the impoverishment of the French, the destruction of education and healthcare.

Macron created this chaos (…) The vote of no confidence today defeated Macron’s policy itself. There are no other solutions left: we demand Macron’s departure, and more than 60 percent of the French think so

Matilda PanoLeader of the leftist party “Unbowed France”

Macron will address the nation after his government resigns on Thursday

President of France will appeal to the nation on Thursday, December 5, amid the resignation of his government. It is unknown whether the country’s president will announce the name of the new prime minister.

According to BFMTV, Macron will address the nation at 20:00 (22:00 Moscow time) from the Elysee Palace.

Previously reportedthat the French leader plans to appoint a new prime minister within 24 hours. The politician will do this so as not to “appear in front of Trump without a government.”

The day before Macron refused resign as head of state. He stated this during a visit to Saudi Arabia.

I was elected twice by the French people. I am very proud of this and will justify this trust with all my inherent energy until the last second

Emmanuel MacronPresident of France

The French leader stressed that rumors of his resignation are “political fiction.”