Emmanuel Macron Dismisses Resignation Rumors, Calling Them “Political Fiction”

During his visit to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, December 3, Emmanuel Macron addressed recent speculation about a potential resignation. The president firmly rejected the idea, describing it as mere “political fiction.”

“This makes no sense. It’s frankly beneath us to make such statements. If I stand before you today, it is because I have been elected twice by the French people,” Macron asserted, reaffirming his mandate.

Calls for Resignation Emerge Across the Political Spectrum

In recent days, several political figures, from the National Rally to France Insoumise, have called for the president’s resignation. These demands coincide with the imminent vote on a motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government.

Macron Confident in Avoiding No-Confidence Vote

Speaking about the no-confidence motion scheduled for debate this Wednesday afternoon, Macron expressed confidence, dismissing the likelihood of its success. “I cannot believe a censure vote will pass. I trust in the coherence of the lawmakers,” he stated.

The president also criticized the possibility of unusual alliances between opposing parties:
“National Rally MPs cannot, in good conscience, support a resolution that insults their voters. Similarly, I cannot imagine for one second that Socialist MPs, a party with a history of governance, would align with two extremist parties to support a censure that would lead to chaos.”

A Crucial Test for the Government

The no-confidence motion is set to be debated from 4 p.m. on Wednesday. To bring down Prime Minister Michel Barnier, the opposition will need an absolute majority, a scenario that hinges on the votes of the Socialist Party (66 MPs) and the National Rally.