Michel Barnier

During the transfer of power between Michel Barnier and the new Prime Minister François Bayrou, the outgoing Prime Minister recalled that he had "always sought dialogue" during his short time at Matignon.

Former Prime Minister Michel Barnier has sent a final message to those who formed his government before handing over to his successor, Modem president François Bayrou.

Emmanuel Macron continues his negotiations to form the next government following the resignation of Michel Barnier, who was targeted by a motion of censure. On Monday, December 9, the president is scheduled to meet with the Greens and Communists at the Élysée Palace.

The outgoing Prime Minister will be able to enjoy several benefits linked to his status once he officially leaves Matignon, from a severance package to a company car. Michel Barnier had called on his predecessors who benefited from these measures to "be moderate."

The resigning Minister of the Interior, Bruno Retailleau, reacted to the comments of the First Secretary of the Socialist Party (PS), Olivier Faure, who said he was ready to discuss with the Macronists and the right on the basis of "reciprocal concessions".

The future government will submit a special law "before mid-December to Parliament," Emmanuel Macron announced on Thursday, December 5, relying on this rare but already used legislative tool to allow the state apparatus to function in the absence of a budget promulgation on January 1.

Invited on BFMTV after Emmanuel Macron's speech, the leader of the Greens regrets that her party was not invited, like the Socialist Party, to the Élysée.

Candidate for the post of Prime Minister, Lucie Castets reacts to Emmanuel Macron's speech following the vote on the motion of censure in the Assembly.

As La France Insoumise calls for his resignation, Emmanuel Macron announces that he will "fully" exercise his mandate as President of the Republic "until its end."

Following the vote on the government's motion of censure, Emmanuel Macron addressed the French people this Thursday.

After thanking Michel Barnier, the head of state acknowledged that his decision to dissolve the National Assembly after the European elections last June had "not been understood."

Censored Prime Minister Michel Barnier submitted his resignation letter to Emmanuel Macron this Thursday, the day after his government was censured by the National Assembly.

A new L'Opinion en direct poll conducted by the Elabe institute for BFMTV reveals that the majority of French people are satisfied with the fall of the Barnier government. When asked about his successor, 66% of them now say they are in favor of forming a "technical" government composed of experts.

The Prime Minister was forced to submit his resignation to the President of the Republic on Thursday, December 5, following the vote of no confidence against him and his government in the National Assembly.

Michel Barnier, whose government was censured by members of the National Assembly on Wednesday, December 4, will have remained at Matignon for 90 days. Until Emmanuel Macron appoints his successor, he will remain in charge of day-to-day affairs.

Censored by the National Assembly this Wednesday, Prime Minister Michel Barnier will submit his resignation to Emmanuel Macron this Thursday, December 5. The latter will address the French people at 8 p.m.

The French press returns this Thursday, December 5, to the historic aspect of the vote of censure in the National Assembly against Michel Barnier's government. And wonders: what will Emmanuel Macron, who will speak at 8 p.m. in a speech, do?

The National Assembly has censured Michel Barnier's government, an unprecedented move since 1962, ushering in a new period of political and budgetary uncertainty. Emmanuel Macron hopes to appoint a new prime minister quickly.

National Rally MP for Somme Jean-Philippe Tanguy has assured that his party is "not in the business of negotiating crumbs" for the French people.

Michel Barnier is expected at the Élysée Palace tomorrow at 10 a.m. to submit his government's resignation to Emmanuel Macron, following the adoption of the motion of censure by the National Assembly.

Macronist MP Aurore Bergé directly attacked left-wing elected officials on BFMTV this Wednesday, accusing them of having "lied to the French people" following the fall of the government by the National Assembly.

The former Prime Minister commented on the motion of censure passed in the National Assembly, assuring Michel Barnier of his friendship and gratitude.

On Wednesday, December 4, MPs voted overwhelmingly in favor of the left-wing motion of censure against the Barnier government. Use our search engine to find out if your constituency MP voted for this motion.

Following the Prime Minister's resignation, the political calendar will accelerate. While Michel Barnier is expected to remain in office in the coming hours, Emmanuel Macron will have to quickly find a successor.

Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau paid tribute to Michel Barnier on Wednesday. The government was ousted following the adoption of a motion of censure by MPs.

The Élysée Palace announced this Wednesday, December 4, that Emmanuel Macron will address the French people this Thursday at 8 p.m., following the fall of the Barnier government.

The leader of the rebellious group in the Assembly congratulated herself on having succeeded in overthrowing Michel Barnier's government, a first since 1962.

Unsurprisingly, the New Popular Front's motion of censure in response to Michel Barnier's Article 49.3 on the social security budget was passed by MPs this Wednesday, December 4th, in the National Assembly. The Prime Minister is obliged to submit his government's resignation to Emmanuel Macron.

Before the vote on the motions of censure that risk bringing down his government, Michel Barnier said that the budgetary "reality" "will remind any government, whatever it may be."

The leader of the Together for the Republic deputies spoke before the vote on the motion of censure against Michel Barnier's government.

This Wednesday, December 4, MPs will examine two motions of censure tabled by the left and the National Rally following the government's recourse to Article 49.3 on the social security budget. The left criticizes Michel Barnier for his concessions to the far right.

The leader of the RN deputies considered that the Prime Minister had not made any "concessions" with his party regarding the 2025 budget, judging that he had only collected "crumbs".

Following the predicted fall of Michel Barnier, Gabriel Attal would like to reach a "non-censorship" agreement "with the socialists, in addition to the LR" so that the National Rally is no longer "able to dictate government policy."

The president of the National Rally (RN) assures that he was "constructive" in writing the 2025 budget and regrets not having been listened to by Prime Minister Michel Barnier.

The leader of the National Rally (RN) explained that the vote on a motion of censure against the Barnier government this Wednesday, December 4, had the primary objective of "defending France and the French people."

Michel Barnier likely has only a few days left at Matignon. A motion of censure from the New Popular Front (NFP) will be debated in the National Assembly in response to the Prime Minister's Article 49.3 on the Social Security budget. The National Rally (RN) has promised to vote for it with the left, thus ensuring the government's fall.

Barring any last-minute surprises, the New Popular Front (NFP) and the National Rally (RN) will bring down Michel Barnier's government early this Wednesday evening, December 4. BFMTV.com provides an hour-by-hour update on the schedule of debates in the National Assembly.

Michel Barnier assured on Tuesday that he had not "bargained" with the National Rally (RN) over the budget texts. However, he judged that Marine Le Pen "tried to engage in a kind of bidding war."

Michel Barnier said on Tuesday that it would make no "sense" for Emmanuel Macron to reappoint him Prime Minister if he were to be censured by the National Assembly.