While the center-right minority government of Prime Minister Michel Barnier, who could not receive a vote of confidence in the parliament in France, fell after 3 months in office, the news became a trending topic in the world public opinion. French President Emmanuel Macron made a statement regarding the issue.
“HE PERFORMED HIS DUTY DURING THIS DIFFICULT PERIOD”
Accepting Barnier’s resignation, Macron announced that a new Prime Minister would be appointed and emphasized that the government would focus on the future with unifying steps. Promising to use the remaining 30 months of his term with concrete actions, Macron said, “Yesterday, the National Assembly rejected the Social Security budget and did not give a vote of confidence to the Michel Barnier government. The Prime Minister submitted his resignation to me. I want to thank Michel Barnier for his dedication. He achieved what many others could not.” “And he fulfilled his duty well in this difficult period.”
Addressing the criticisms regarding the dissolution of the National Assembly, Macron said, “The dissolution of the Assembly was not understood, this is my responsibility. It was necessary to give a promise to our people again. There was a large participation in the legislative elections, but these votes created a parliament in which the majority could not be achieved.”
Stating that Barnier is a leader who can form a wide majority, Macron said, “Michel Barnier was a name that could provide the widest majority in the National Assembly and the Senate. However, despite the concessions he made to all parliamentary groups, he faced a vote of confidence. The extreme right and the extreme left came together yesterday.” “He came and established an anti-republican front. Even some powers that previously ruled France supported this front,” he said.
“I WILL NEVER TAKE OTHERS’ RESPONSIBILITIES”
Directing harsh criticism at the opposition, Macron said, “I will never take on the irresponsibility of others. National Rally Party (RN) MPs betrayed their own voters by voting for a motion of no confidence, contrary to their program. These parties chose chaos with the support of the rest of the New Popular Front (NFP). “They all have only the presidential elections on their minds,” he said.
“I WILL FULFILL MY DUTY TO THE END”
Emphasizing that he is aware of his responsibilities until the end of his duty, President Macron said, “The duty given to me democratically is a five-year duty. I will fulfill my duty until the end. My responsibility is to ensure the continuity of the state and the proper functioning of the institutions.”
Reminding that there are 30 months left in his term of office, Macron said, “There are 30 months ahead of us. This period should be spent with beneficial actions for our country. I do not believe that the future of France can be shaped by more taxes and rules. The government needs to be unifying and take concrete steps.”
In addition, announcing that he would appoint a new Prime Minister, Macron said, “We neither tolerate divisions nor inaction. I will appoint a Prime Minister in the coming days. This person will be tasked with establishing a government that represents all political forces or will support the government.”
“THE NEW PRIME MINISTER WILL CONDUCT HIS OWN CONSULTATIONS”
Explaining the priorities of the new Prime Minister he will appoint, Macron said, “The new Prime Minister will conduct his own consultations. His priority will be the budget and he will present a special bill to the parliament in mid-December that will ensure the continuity of public services. This law will ensure that the decisions taken in 2024 will be implemented in 2025.” .
Macron said, “We have all played an important role for a greater cause. The reopening of the Notre-Dame Cathedral on Saturday and the success of the Olympic Games show this. We know that we can achieve the impossible. Now we must do the same for the nation.”
(UAV)