As president prepares to appoint his next prime minister, we take a look at how the complex parliamentary arithmetic may shape his choice
As French president Emmanuel Macron attempts to find a new prime minister to replace Michel Barnier, who lost a vote of no confidence on Wednesday, his choices will be guided by whether he can secure approval for his choice from the national assembly, the lower house of the French parliament.
The incoming prime minister would need the support of 288 deputies to survive another no-confidence vote, but could govern on simple majorities for individual bills.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/dec/05/who-could-replace-barnier-as-french-prime-minister-here-are-macrons-best-options
Author : Guardian staff
Publish date : 2024-12-05 11:12:45
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