In his televised address, Macron condemned the left-wing and far-right parties, stating, "They are not thinking about your lives, let's be honest. They are thinking of just one thing: the presidential election."
Macron emphasized his commitment to remain in office until the next presidential election in 2027, rejecting opposition calls for his resignation in the wake of Prime Minister Barnier's downfall.
Following the no-confidence vote, Macron plans to appoint a new prime minister, saying they would be tasked with forming a 'government of general interest' to successfully pass the budget.
Barnier's resignation followed an unpopular budget bill aimed at reducing France's fiscal deficit. The budget included significant tax increases and spending cuts totaling $63.1 billion.
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