Marine Le Pen

French PM Michel Barnier Ousted In No-Confidence Vote

05 Dec 2024

French lawmakers on Wednesday passed a no-confidence motion to oust Prime Minister Michel Barnier, making him the first French leader in over 60 years to lose such a vote. The decision came after just three months of his administration, plunging France into political uncertainty. The Vote and Its Implications The...

France Faces Political and Budget Crises: What’s Next?

03 Dec 2024

The Barnier government is in serious danger of collapse. It is a minority government, and both far-right and left-wing opposition parties now have enough support to bring it down. Le Pen’s Growing Pressure Marine Le Pen’s National Rally (RN) is ramping up pressure on Barnier. They are demanding specific changes...

2024 France Elections : Left-Wing Coalition Secures Most Seats but Falls Short of Majority

08 Jul 2024

A coalition of the French left emerged with the most seats in Sunday's high-stakes legislative elections, overcoming a far-right surge but failing to secure a majority. This result leaves France, a key member of the European Union and host of the upcoming Olympics, facing the prospect of a hung Parliament...