"Now, the French know who is in the majority and who is in the opposition," Faure said, while also accusing Barnier of being an "accomplice of the extreme right." The no-confidence motion highlighted the divisions in parliament, and with only 197 votes in favor, it clearly showcased Barnier's shaky position as leader.
Ahead of the vote, Faure accused the government of staging a "democratic hijack," adding that Barnier's administration should "have never been appointed." This comment underscores the discontent from the left regarding Macron's decision to appoint a right-wing prime minister.
Barnier's government enjoys shaky support in parliament, which is almost equally divided between far-right, centrist, and leftist groupings. The far-right National Rally chose to abstain from the no-confidence vote, a strategic move credited for the failure of the motion.
The NFP is still angry that President Emmanuel Macron did not appoint a prime minister from the left wing, which got more votes than the other groupings in this summer's snap election. Political compromise remains elusive in this fragmented parliamentary landscape.
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