French President Emmanuel Macron is set to name a new prime minister on Friday morning after days of wrangling over the successor to ousted premier Michel Barnier, plunging France into its second major political crisis in six months.
France’s President Sets to Name New Prime Minister After Deadlock
French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to appoint a new prime minister on Friday morning after days of wrangling over the successor to ousted premier Michel Barnier. The named candidate will be the sixth prime minister of Macron’s presidency, replacing Barnier who resigned last week.
A Second Major Political Crisis for France
The toppling of Barnier’s government has plunged France into its second major political crisis in six months. This development comes after a Tuesday meeting of party leaders from across the political spectrum, where Macron had given a 48-hour deadline to nominate a new prime minister.
Possible Candidates Emerge
Centrist French politician Francois Bayrou, who leads the MoDem party, is one of Macron’s possible prime minister picks. He was due to meet the president on Friday morning at the Elysee Palace, although it was unclear why. The nomination process has been marked by delays and uncertainty.
A New Chapter for France
Whoever Macron does name as his new prime minister will be the sixth prime minister of his presidency, with Barnier having lasted only three months. The appointment is expected to mark a fresh start for France’s government, following the recent resignation of its previous leader.
