French President Emmanuel Macron announced he will appoint a new prime minister soon after Michel Barnier's resignation following a no-confidence vote. Macron rejected calls to resign and criticized the far right and hard left for collaborating against his government. Barnier's removal marked a historic parliamentary event, and Macron acknowledged the political crisis stemming from his decision to call snap elections. He emphasized the importance of the upcoming budget and hinted at potential candidates for the new prime minister. The reconstruction of Notre-Dame Cathedral and the upcoming 2024 Olympics were highlighted as achievements. Vollständiger Artikel (bbc.com europe)