Fri Dec 06 15:29:17 UTC 2024: ## French President Macron Vows to Remain in Office Despite Government Collapse
**Paris, December 6, 2024** – French President Emmanuel Macron has declared he will remain in office until the end of his term in May 2027, following the collapse of Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government. A no-confidence vote, passed by 331 out of 577 members of parliament, triggered the government’s downfall just three months after Barnier took office.
Facing calls for his own resignation from opposition parties, Macron addressed the nation in a televised speech. He confirmed his intention to serve out his term, stating that he would soon announce a new prime minister. Macron accused leftist parties of creating turmoil by ousting Barnier, asserting his commitment to completing his mandate and preparing the next budget, beginning early next year. The political upheaval in France follows mounting opposition to the Barnier administration.
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