French PM meets Macron to resign after no-confidence vote
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier is expected to tender his resignation, potentially becoming France’s shortest-serving premier.
Following a defeat in a parliamentary vote amid a deepening political and economic crisis, Barnier is set to step down after his meeting with President Emmanuel Macron today.
On the verge of becoming France’s shortest-staying prime minister, Barnier is expected to arrive at the Elysee Palace at 0900 GMT to formally submit his resignation letter. As per constitutional requirements, the outgoing premier and the government must step down following their parliamentary defeat.
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