Macron to Stay Until 2027, Appoint New PM, Form 'Government of General Interest'

Dec 5, 2024, 07:42 PM

French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to remain in office until the end of his term in May 2027, dismissing calls for his resignation after the government's collapse. In a national address, Macron announced he would appoint a new Prime Minister within the coming days and plans to form a government of 'general interest'. He thanked the outgoing Prime Minister, stating that he and his ministers had risen to the challenge. Macron attributed the government's downfall to an 'anti-republican front' formed by the far right and far left, and emphasized that a new era must start with 'new compromises'. Until the new government is in place, the budget will be managed via a special law, with passing the budget being the immediate priority for the new Prime Minister.