Thu Dec 05 16:48:33 UTC 2024: ## Macron Seeks New Prime Minister After Historic No-Confidence Vote in France
**Paris, France –** French President Emmanuel Macron is searching for a new Prime Minister following the historic ousting of Michel Barnier’s government in a no-confidence vote. The vote, the first successful one since 1962, saw a majority of lawmakers, including support from both the hard left and the far right, rejecting Barnier’s proposed 2025 budget.
Barnier, who submitted his resignation to Macron on Thursday, becomes France’s shortest-serving Prime Minister in modern history. His government’s downfall stems from the controversial budget, which included austerity measures deemed unacceptable by parliament. The June snap elections resulted in a hung parliament, leaving the far right holding significant sway. The situation is further complicated by Barnier’s controversial move to pass a social security bill without a vote earlier this week. As a result, France currently lacks a functioning budget. The political turmoil leaves Macron facing the challenge of forming a new government and navigating the country through a period of considerable uncertainty.
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