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Macron Accepts Prime Minister Barnier's Resignation

© AP Photo / Thomas PadillaFrench President Emmanuel Macron gestures at the Elysee Palace as French left-wing coalition accuses Emmanuel Macron of denying democracy after he has rejected the New Popular Front's candidate to form a new government following last month's inconclusive election, Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024 in Paris.
French President Emmanuel Macron gestures at the Elysee Palace as French left-wing coalition accuses Emmanuel Macron of denying democracy after he has rejected the New Popular Front's candidate to form a new government following last month's inconclusive election, Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024 in Paris. - Sputnik International, 1920, 05.12.2024
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MOSCOW (Sputnik) - French Prime Minister Michel Barnier has submitted his resignation to President Emmanuel Macron after a vote of no confidence in his government was accepted by a majority the day before, the Elysee Palace said on Thursday.
"French Prime Minister Michel Barnier has submitted his resignation to President Emmanuel Macron. He will remain in office until a new prime minister is appointed," the Elysee Palace said, adding that "Macron took note of it," as quoted by the BFMTV broadcaster.
If a vote of no confidence in the government is supported in parliament, the president will be obliged to accept the prime minister's resignation, the broadcaster reported.
New French prime minister Michel Barnier looks on right during the handover ceremony, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024 in Paris. - Sputnik International, 1920, 06.09.2024
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