News World

French presidency confirms resignation of Michel Barnier as PM

French parliament begins debating govt no-confidence motions
Source: Video Screenshot

Michel Barnier resigned as French prime minister on Thursday after losing a no-confidence motion but will remain in office on a caretaker basis with his ministers until a new government is named, the presidency said.

“The prime minister today submitted the resignation of his government” to President Emmanuel Macron, who has “taken note” of the resignation, the Elysee said. Barnier and his ministers remain “in charge of daily business until the appointment of a new government”, it added.

Tags

About the author

AFP

Agence France-Presse (AFP) is a French international news agency headquartered in Paris, France. Founded in 1835 as Havas, it is the world's oldest news agency.

Add Comment

Click here to post a comment