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French PM Michel Barnier Resigns After No-Confidence Vote
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier resigned on Thursday after losing a no-confidence vote in parliament, marking the end of his short tenure and sparking political and financial turmoil in France.
The no-confidence motion, supported by a majority of lawmakers including the hard left and far-right factions, was triggered by Barnier’s controversial 2025 budget plan. The plan proposed austerity measures to stabilize public finances but was widely rejected by parliament.
With Barnier’s resignation, France faces significant uncertainty. The government’s financial plan has been voided, forcing an automatic extension of the current budget unless a new administration secures approval for a revised version by Christmas. Analysts warn of a “new era of political instability,” with credit agencies raising concerns over fiscal consolidation.
President Emmanuel Macron now faces the urgent task of appointing a new premier to navigate the crisis, with speculation centered on potential successors like Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu and centrist ally François Bayrou.
Meanwhile, opposition leaders have called for early presidential elections, further heightening tensions.
The political crisis coincides with ongoing strikes across public services and comes days before the high-profile reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral. Macron is expected to address the nation later today to outline the government’s next steps.
It has been shared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is calling on the federal government to suspend the tax law set to take effect on January 1, 2026.
This was revealed in a statement released by Ini Ememobong, National Publicity Secretary of the PDP. He stated that this new law shows how Nigerians and the masses will be affected, arguing that the government is prioritizing finance over security and other pressing matters.
“Rather than address these issues comprehensively, the Presidency has consciously minimized them and instead insisted that the commencement date must stand, despite the discrepancies,” the party said, adding that this “clearly shows where the priority of the government lies between Nigerians and money.”
It has been reported that Niger State and some northern states have come together and agreed to take down 979 forests in order to strengthen national security.
This was revealed by the Niger State Governor, represented by his deputy, Yakubu Garba, at the passing-out parade in Mutum Daya.
He also shared that the government will support in any way they can in order to achieve this and strengthen security in Nigeria.
“The state will make necessary arrangements to support and empower the Forest Guard families for their service to the nation. We will provide them with adequate healthcare insurance scheme.”
Nigerian news analyst, Mahmud Jega, has shared his opinion on the recent airstrike carried out by the United States in Nigeria, stating that Nigerians should not blame President Bola Tinubu for the incident.
Jega made this statement during a recent interview, where he said he does not believe many people will hold the Tinubu administration responsible, as Donald Trump had issued threats against Nigeria long before Tinubu’s administration.
“No, I don’t think many people will blame the Tinubu administration for what is happening now because President Donald Trump, when he first made the threats, it was clearly not in coordination with the Tinubu administration or the government of Nigeria,” Jega said.
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