French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed on Thursday that he intends to remain in office until the end of his term in 2027. He also announced plans to appoint a new prime minister in the coming days, following the resignation of Michel Barnier.
Macron made the statement a day after a historic no-confidence vote in the National Assembly left France without a functional government. He blamed his opponents on the far right for the downfall of Barnier’s administration, accusing them of destabilizing the government.
“Their choice was not to do, but to undo,” Macron said, criticizing the political chaos unleashed by his adversaries. He pointed to a unified opposition of the far right and far left as the force behind the government’s collapse, calling it an “anti-Republican front.”
Despite the challenges, Macron remained defiant. “I won’t shoulder other people’s irresponsibility,” he declared.
While Macron vowed to move quickly to restore stability, he did not offer any hints about who the new prime minister would be. His announcement came as France navigates political turmoil, with the government now facing a crucial period of leadership transition.
With his sights firmly set on the future, Macron’s decision to stay in office has reaffirmed his commitment to leading France through this turbulent time.