France Launches , Political Reset , With Prime Minister Switch.
On January 8, French Prime Minister
Elisabeth Borne announced
she would be resigning.
Reuters reports that the news comes as
President Emmanuel Macron looks to bolster support
ahead of upcoming European parliament elections.
Reuters reports that the news comes as
President Emmanuel Macron looks to bolster support
ahead of upcoming European parliament elections.
Following the announcement of Borne's resignation as
prime minister, Macron has yet to name a successor. .
The presidential palace reportedly said that Borne will
continue to act as caretaker until a replacement is found. .
Reuters points out that the news comes following a year
of political crises and social upheaval in response to the
government's reforms of the pension system and immigration law.
Borne's resignation letter included
the outgoing leader's agreement
with Macron in their last meeting that, "it was more necessary than
ever to push on with reforms.".
In June, elections for European Parliament are scheduled to take place, amid what skeptics consider widespread public discontent over the skyrocketing cost of living.
In June, elections for European Parliament are scheduled to take place, amid what skeptics consider widespread public discontent over the skyrocketing cost of living.
Current opinion polls in France show Macron's
controlling party trailing behind opposition leader
Marine Le Pen by as much as ten percentage points. .
Current opinion polls in France show Macron's
controlling party trailing behind opposition leader
Marine Le Pen by as much as ten percentage points. .
Reuters reports that speculation regarding
a potential major reshuffle in France's government
after parliament approved toughened immigration rules. .
Reuters reports that speculation regarding
a potential major reshuffle in France's government
after parliament approved toughened immigration rules. .
Potential candidates to become France's next
prime minister include Education Minister
Gabriel Attal and Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu.
Potential candidates to become France's next
prime minister include Education Minister
Gabriel Attal and Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu