Summary
French President Emmanuel Macron needs to quickly appoint a new prime minister after François Bayrou resigned following a no-confidence vote. France is dealing with protests from a group called Bloquons Tout, while facing a high budget deficit and potential credit rating issues. Macron has announced he will choose a new prime minister soon, amidst calls for fresh elections and political instability.
Key Facts
- French Prime Minister François Bayrou resigned after losing a no-confidence vote.
- France is facing protests from a group named Bloquons Tout, planned for Wednesday.
- President Macron will announce a new prime minister within days.
- France's parliament is divided, with no single group holding a majority.
- The upcoming prime minister will be the fifth since Macron began his second term in 2022.
- France has a high budget deficit and rising public debt, reaching €3.3 trillion.
- Credit agency Fitch will decide by Friday whether to lower France's credit rating.
- Authorities plan to deploy 80,000 police in response to the expected protests.
