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French parliament rejects no-confidence motion against new PM Barnier

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 9 Oct 2024 02:20
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The motion, which required 289 votes for adoption by a majority in the 577-seat National Assembly, garnered only 197 votes.

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  • French Prime Minister Michel Barnier, left, at the Palais des Sports in Paris, on Monday, October 7, 2024 (AP)
    French Prime Minister Michel Barnier, left, at the Palais des Sports in Paris, on Monday, October 7, 2024 (AP)

France’s new Prime Minister, Michel Barnier, survived a no-confidence motion tabled by the left on Tuesday, marking the first test for his fragile government’s support in parliament.

The motion, which required 289 votes for adoption by a majority in the 577-seat National Assembly, garnered only 197 votes.

Barnier, a seasoned right-wing politician and former European Union Brexit negotiator, was appointed by President Emmanuel Macron to restore stability following the inconclusive legislative elections in July.

Since taking office, the 73-year-old premier has taken firm control, warning that France faces a looming financial crisis unless its budget deficit is addressed and hinting at potential tax increases for high earners.

In recent weeks, Macron, whose presidential term extends until 2027, has noticeably stepped back from domestic affairs, offering fewer public statements.

Barnier’s appointment, a figure from the traditional right Republicans (LR) with a background as both minister and EU commissioner, stands in stark contrast to the previous three prime ministers who, largely unknown before their appointments, have come and gone within four years.

However, Barnier's right-wing government remains vulnerable, as a successful no-confidence motion in the future could topple it. The left-wing New Popular Front (NFP), which emerged with the most seats of any coalition despite the far-right National Rally (RN) becoming the largest single party, remains furious that Macron did not appoint a left-wing prime minister.

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"The existence of this government, in its composition and its orientation, is a negation of the result of the legislative elections," declared the motion, defended by Socialist Party (PS) leader Olivier Faure.

Faure accused the government of orchestrating a "democratic hijack," arguing that Barnier’s administration "should never have been appointed," and describing the LR as a "crushed party" repeatedly defeated in elections.

Barnier dismissed the motion, pointing out that Faure had intended to bring down the government "before I even opened my mouth, formed my government or delivered a general policy statement."

Unpopular PM

Thousands of protesters took to the streets across France in September, objecting to Macron's controversial decision to appoint Barnier as prime minister.

The move sparked outrage among left-wing parties, which accused Macron of ignoring the results of the legislative election, where the NFP alliance came out on top.

Despite this, Macron named Barnier to lead the government, following a two-month search after the election led to a hung parliament.

Barnier's appointment was criticized as undemocratic by the left, with the far-left France Unbowed (LFI) party leading calls for mass protests.

Polling conducted by Elabe showed that 74% of French citizens believed Macron had disregarded the election results, with 55% accusing him of "stealing" the election.

In his first interview as prime minister, Barnier indicated that his government would include conservatives, members of Macron's camp, and potentially some from the left.

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