France's new PM submits finalized cabinet member list to Macron
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The finalized government structure was submitted to the Elysee Palace, and the cabinet composition is expected to be announced in the early hours before Sunday.
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Prime Minister Michel Barnier in Paris on September 14, 2024. (AFP)
France’s newly-appointed Prime Minister Michel Barnier submitted the finalized list of cabinet members to President Emmanuel Macron, French broadcaster BFMTV reported, citing close sources to the prime minister.
Macron rejected Barnier’s previous proposal of the list on Thursday, deeming it “monochrome” since it primarily consisted of right-wing representatives from the Republicans party, of which the prime minister is a member, French newspaper Le Monde reported.
The finalized government structure was submitted to the Elysee Palace, according to BFMTV on Friday, adding that the cabinet composition may be announced in the early hours before Sunday.
Sources from the French presidential office told Le Monde earlier this week that although Macron allowed Barnier to decide the cabinet structure, he highlighted the importance of achieving national unity and political balance.
Additionally, according to sources close to Macron, the newspaper reported that the president is concerned about a potential vote of no confidence that could lead to Barnier's resignation, compromising his own presidency.
French parliament to consider resolution on Macron's impeachment
The National Assembly, the French parliament's lower house, will consider a resolution concerning the impeachment of President Macron proposed by the left-wing La France Insoumise group on Tuesday.
The initiative was put forth after Macron ruled out the left's participation in the government formation, despite the coalition emerging victorious in the recent parliamentary elections held in July.
The resolution is in accordance with Article 68 of the constitution, allowing the possible removal of the president from power if he violates his duties.
The proposal was supported by 81 members of the left-wing New Popular Front (NPF) alliance, including 72 lawmakers from the La France Insoumise party, along with support from the Greens and several other parliament members from the Left Democrats and Republicans group.
