<p>French President Emmanuel Macron has named Gabriel Attal (34) as the new Prime Minister of the country. Attal will be the youngest French prime minister ever and the first openly gay person to hold the office.&nbsp;Attal will succeed former PM Elisabeth Borne who resigned yesterday.</p>

<p>"The president of the republic appointed Mr Gabriel Attal prime minister, and tasked him with forming a government," a statement from Macron's office read.</p>

<p>In the French system of governance, the president formulates policies while the work of minding day-to-day function of the government falls on the shoulders of the PM, and he/ she is often the first one to face the flak in case of governance issues.</p>

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<p>Former PM Elisabeth Borne (62)&nbsp;stepped down from her post on Monday after serving less than two years. Attal's selection as the new PM may be the start of a larger cabinet reshuffle which Macron is planning to carry out as he prepares for last three years of his presidency.</p>

<p>There were several candidates in race for the post of PM, but Attal was widely considered to be the favourite.</p>

<p>Wishes for Attal started trickling&nbsp;in soon after his appointment.</p>

<p>"I am sure that you will be able to faithfully carry out our project and embody the values that are ours," said Sylvain Maillard, the leader of Macron's Renaissance party in parliament.</p>

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<p>Attal became a popular figure in the French government after he assumed politically crucial education ministry.</p>

<p>Analysts have in the past, been quoted in various media reports as saying that Macron needed to reshuffle his cabinet in order to prevent a 'lame duck' perception of his last three years in office.</p>

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<p>Presidential elections in France are due in the year 2027. While Macron can't contest again, he would be looked at by his party for it to remain popular so that political prospects of right-wing Marine Le Pen are diminished.</p>

<p>The much closer political test for Macron and his Renaissance party is the European Parliament election slated to happen in June. The performance of his party may shift political perceptions among the public.</p>

<p>Attal will be the fourth prime minister under Macron since 2017. The French president is often criticised for what analysts say is micro-managing and centralisation of power in his hands.</p>

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French President Emmanuel Macron has named Gabriel Attal (34) as the new Prime Minister of the country. Attal will be the youngest French prime minister ever and the first openly gay person to hold the office.

French President Emmanuel Macron has named Gabriel Attal (34) as the new Prime Minister of the country. Attal will be the youngest French prime minister ever and the first openly gay person to hold the office. Attal will succeed former PM Elisabeth Borne who resigned yesterday. "The president of the republic appointed Mr Gabriel Attal prime minister, and tasked him with forming a government," a statement from Macron's office read. In the French system of governance, the president formulates policies while the work of minding day-to-day function of the government falls on the shoulders of the PM, and he/ she is often the first one to face the flak in case of governance issues. Watch | France: President Macron aims to relaunch his government × Former PM Elisabeth Borne (62) stepped down from her post on Monday after serving less than two years. Attal's selection as the new PM may be the start of a larger cabinet reshuffle which Macron is planning to carry out as he prepares for last three years of his presidency. There were several candidates in race for the post of PM, but Attal was widely considered to be the favourite. Wishes for Attal started trickling in soon after his appointment. "I am sure that you will be able to faithfully carry out our project and embody the values that are ours," said Sylvain Maillard, the leader of Macron's Renaissance party in parliament. Toutes mes félicitations @GabrielAttal. Je suis sûr que tu sauras porter fidèlement notre projet et incarner les valeurs qui sont les nôtres. Les @deputesRE seront des alliés loyaux et exigeants pour répondre aux défis de notre pays et continuer à réformer, pour les Français. pic.twitter.com/AQZ5ZYAu8p — Sylvain Maillard (@SylvainMaillard) January 9, 2024 × Attal became a popular figure in the French government after he assumed politically crucial education ministry. Analysts have in the past, been quoted in various media reports as saying that Macron needed to reshuffle his cabinet in order to prevent a 'lame duck' perception of his last three years in office. Also Read | France's Le Figaro highlights security, stability, and tourism resurgence in Kashmir Presidential elections in France are due in the year 2027. While Macron can't contest again, he would be looked at by his party for it to remain popular so that political prospects of right-wing Marine Le Pen are diminished. The much closer political test for Macron and his Renaissance party is the European Parliament election slated to happen in June. The performance of his party may shift political perceptions among the public. Attal will be the fourth prime minister under Macron since 2017. The French president is often criticised for what analysts say is micro-managing and centralisation of power in his hands. (With inputs from agencies)

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French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne resigned on Monday, as President Emmanuel Macron seeks to give a new impetus to his second mandate ahead of European parliament elections and the Paris Olympics this summer.

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<p>French President Emmanuel Macron's government on Monday narrowly survived two no-confidence motions in the parliament. The nation's 577 National Assembly rejected the motion brought by the centrist LIOT coalition by a very narrow margin. 278 MPs voted in favour of the tripartisan bill&nbsp;— nine less than the 287 needed for the motion to succeed.</p>

<p>A second no-confidence motion, tabled by the far-right National Rally (RN), also failed, gathering only 94 votes.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;France: Protests continue over pension reforms, garbage collectors extend strike</strong></p>

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<p>The result comes as a relief for Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne and President Macron. A successful no-confidence vote would have sunk the government and would have killed the deeply unpopular legislation which seeks to raise the retirement age by two years to 64.</p>

<p>However, the relief could prove to be short-lived. As per Reuters, unions and protestors have vowed to carry on strikes and protests which in recent days have rocked the European nation.</p>

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<p>Lawmakers from the hard left La France Insoumise (LFI, France Unbowed) were heard shouting "Resign!" at Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne. They also brandished placards that read: "We'll meet in the streets," reports Reuters.</p>

<p>The pension reform has severely affected President Emmanuel Macron's personal ratings, bringing them to their lowest levels since the height of the 2019 protests. A survey on Sunday showed that Macron's approval ratings have tanked to a low, with only 28 per cent of the respondents viewing him in a positive light.</p>

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<p>A new round of protests, as per AFP, has been called across France on Thursday. These protests are expected to affect France's public transport severely, once again bringing it to a standstill. Government insiders and observers have raised fears that France may once again be heading towards a bout of anti-government protests like the "Yellow Vest" ones that hit the nation from 2018 to 2019.</p>

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French President Emmanuel Macron's government on Monday narrowly survived two no-confidence motions in the parliament. The nation's 577 National Assembly rejected the motion brought by the centrist LIOT coalition by a very narrow margin.

French President Emmanuel Macron's government on Monday narrowly survived two no-confidence motions in the parliament. The nation's 577 National Assembly rejected the motion brought by the centrist LIOT coalition by a very narrow margin. 278 MPs voted in favour of the tripartisan bill — nine less than the 287 needed for the motion to succeed. A second no-confidence motion, tabled by the far-right National Rally (RN), also failed, gathering only 94 votes. Watch | France: Protests continue over pension reforms, garbage collectors extend strike The result comes as a relief for Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne and President Macron. A successful no-confidence vote would have sunk the government and would have killed the deeply unpopular legislation which seeks to raise the retirement age by two years to 64. However, the relief could prove to be short-lived. As per Reuters, unions and protestors have vowed to carry on strikes and protests which in recent days have rocked the European nation. Also read | 'Resign': France protests escalate as govt pushes through pension change without vote Lawmakers from the hard left La France Insoumise (LFI, France Unbowed) were heard shouting "Resign!" at Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne. They also brandished placards that read: "We'll meet in the streets," reports Reuters. The pension reform has severely affected President Emmanuel Macron's personal ratings, bringing them to their lowest levels since the height of the 2019 protests. A survey on Sunday showed that Macron's approval ratings have tanked to a low, with only 28 per cent of the respondents viewing him in a positive light. Also read | French union members, police clash over Emmanuel Macron’s controversial pension reforms A new round of protests, as per AFP, has been called across France on Thursday. These protests are expected to affect France's public transport severely, once again bringing it to a standstill. Government insiders and observers have raised fears that France may once again be heading towards a bout of anti-government protests like the "Yellow Vest" ones that hit the nation from 2018 to 2019. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

'We'll meet in the streets': Macron's government narrowly survives no-confidence vote over pension reform

<p>Police clashed with protesters in Paris after the French government took the decision to force through pension reforms without voting in parliament.</p>

<p>People gathered on Place de la Concorde to protest against the increase in the retirement age from 62 to 64. As protests escalated, tear gas was fired by the police as they tried to disperse the crowd. Protesters were seen throwing cobblestones.</p>

<p>Special constitutional powers were used by the French government to force through the pension reforms bill amid chaos in parliament as radical left MPs started singing La Marseillaise loudly to stop French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne from speaking.</p>

<p>A last-minute decision was taken by French President Emmanuel Macron to avoid a parliamentary vote and pass the legislation to increase the pension age from 62 to 64.</p>

<p>Minutes before the country's MPs were to cast vote in the lower house, Macron was busy conducting frantic meetings with senior political figures, and in minutes, he decided to use special powers and not take the risk of voting, in which he had chances of losing.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Macron invoked the constitution's article 49.3 which gives the government the power to bypass parliament. On the left, MPs shouted “Resign! Resign!” at Borne, and radical left party France Unbowed's members sang the national anthem loudly so that Borne is not able to speak and the session gets suspended.</p>

<p>Speaking at the parliament, Borne said that they will push the bill through because the government cannot afford to “gamble the future of our pensions”.</p>

<p>The bill was earlier adopted by the Senate on Thursday. However, since the right-wing opposition MPs present in the National Assembly were reluctant to support Macron, the government had a fair chance of facing defeat in the lower house.</p>

<p>"We can't take the risk of seeing 175 hours of parliamentary debate come to nothing," Borne said while announcing the move.</p>

<p>Far-right leader Marine Le Pen said, "It's a total failure for the government. From the beginning the government fooled itself into thinking it had a majority."</p>

<p>As per the polls, around two-thirds of citizens in France oppose the pension overhaul.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH | French Upper House Senate passes Pension Bill</strong></p>

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<p>"When a president has no majority in the country, no majority in the National Assembly, he must withdraw his bill," said Socialist Party chief Olivier Faure.</p>

<p>Few opposition parties, including Le Pen's, are likely to call a no-confidence vote on Friday, however, the cabinet of Borne is likely to survive because of support from the right-wing Republicans party.</p>

<p>Immediately after the step, Unions called for mass strikes and protests for the next day, as they called the government's move "a complete denial of democracy".</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Police clashed with protesters in Paris after the French government took the decision to force through pension reforms without voting in parliament. People gathered on Place de la Concorde to protest against the increase in the retirement age from 62 to 64.

Police clashed with protesters in Paris after the French government took the decision to force through pension reforms without voting in parliament. People gathered on Place de la Concorde to protest against the increase in the retirement age from 62 to 64. As protests escalated, tear gas was fired by the police as they tried to disperse the crowd. Protesters were seen throwing cobblestones. Special constitutional powers were used by the French government to force through the pension reforms bill amid chaos in parliament as radical left MPs started singing La Marseillaise loudly to stop French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne from speaking. A last-minute decision was taken by French President Emmanuel Macron to avoid a parliamentary vote and pass the legislation to increase the pension age from 62 to 64. Minutes before the country's MPs were to cast vote in the lower house, Macron was busy conducting frantic meetings with senior political figures, and in minutes, he decided to use special powers and not take the risk of voting, in which he had chances of losing. ALSO READ | France protests: Govt to force Paris rubbish collectors to return to work as trash stacks up Macron invoked the constitution's article 49.3 which gives the government the power to bypass parliament. On the left, MPs shouted “Resign! Resign!” at Borne, and radical left party France Unbowed's members sang the national anthem loudly so that Borne is not able to speak and the session gets suspended. Speaking at the parliament, Borne said that they will push the bill through because the government cannot afford to “gamble the future of our pensions”. The bill was earlier adopted by the Senate on Thursday. However, since the right-wing opposition MPs present in the National Assembly were reluctant to support Macron, the government had a fair chance of facing defeat in the lower house. "We can't take the risk of seeing 175 hours of parliamentary debate come to nothing," Borne said while announcing the move. Far-right leader Marine Le Pen said, "It's a total failure for the government. From the beginning the government fooled itself into thinking it had a majority." As per the polls, around two-thirds of citizens in France oppose the pension overhaul. WATCH | French Upper House Senate passes Pension Bill "When a president has no majority in the country, no majority in the National Assembly, he must withdraw his bill," said Socialist Party chief Olivier Faure. Few opposition parties, including Le Pen's, are likely to call a no-confidence vote on Friday, however, the cabinet of Borne is likely to survive because of support from the right-wing Republicans party. Immediately after the step, Unions called for mass strikes and protests for the next day, as they called the government's move "a complete denial of democracy". (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Protests escalate as Macron overrides parliament to pass pension reform in France

The workers of France's eight major unions have announced a National Day of Strike on January 19, days after the government unveiled its Pension overhaul plan. On Tuesday, French Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne unveiled the plan of raising the retirement age from 62 to 64 by the end of the year 2030. Watch to know more.

Black Thursday for France: Nationwide strike on January 19, transport system to be severely affected

<p>Following the election triumph of far-right Italian politician Giorgia Meloni, French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne on Monday said that the European Union would closely follow the respect of certain human rights and would be "attentive" to the respect of women's rights such as abortion.</p>

<p>During her election campaign, Meloni reiterated her opposition to adoptions and surrogacy for LGBT couples, however, the far-right politician&nbsp;consistently refuted allegations that she may roll back legislation on abortion or gay rights.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Exit poll shows right-wing candidate Giorgia Meloni to become Italy's first woman prime minister</strong></p>

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<p>Last week European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen said that the EU has "tools" at its disposal to deal with nations that did not uphold EU ideals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Echoing her remarks Borne in her interview&nbsp;with RMC Radio and BFM TV said:&nbsp;"We will be attentive, with the president of the European Commission, that these values of human rights, the respect of one another, notably the respect of abortion rights, are respected by all," reported AFP.</p>

<p>Borne, however, chose not to directly address the Brothers of Italy performance on Sunday, which would give the eurosceptic populist party a majority in both houses of parliament.</p>

<p>"I am not going to comment on the democratic choice of the Italian people,"&nbsp;she declared.</p>

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<p>At the helm of the country's "most right-wing government" since World War Two, Giorgia Meloni appears destined to become Italy's first female prime minister, reports Reuters.</p>

<p>Meloni has declared that she will uphold the nation's abortion law, which permits terminations, while also giving&nbsp;doctors the option to refuse to perform them.</p>

<p>However, as per AFP, her declaration that she wants to "give to women who think abortion is their only choice the right to make a different choice" has alarmed proponents of women's rights.</p>

<p>Additionally, minority groups are alarmed by her party's pledge to take additional actions to safeguard and promote Europe's "Judeo-Christian" foundations.</p>

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Following the election triumph of far-right Italian politician Giorgia Meloni, French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne on Monday said that the European Union would closely follow the respect of certain human rights and would be "attentive" to the respect of women's rights such as abortion. During her election campaign, Meloni reiterated her opposition to adoptions and surrogacy for LGBT couples, however, the far-right politician consistently refuted allegations that she may roll back legislation on abortion or gay rights. Watch | Exit poll shows right-wing candidate Giorgia Meloni to become Italy's first woman prime minister Last week European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen said that the EU has "tools" at its disposal to deal with nations that did not uphold EU ideals. Echoing her remarks Borne in her interview with RMC Radio and BFM TV said: "We will be attentive, with the president of the European Commission, that these values of human rights, the respect of one another, notably the respect of abortion rights, are respected by all," reported AFP. Borne, however, chose not to directly address the Brothers of Italy performance on Sunday, which would give the eurosceptic populist party a majority in both houses of parliament. "I am not going to comment on the democratic choice of the Italian people," she declared. Also read | Italy's right-wing leader Girogia Meloni set to win election At the helm of the country's "most right-wing government" since World War Two, Giorgia Meloni appears destined to become Italy's first female prime minister, reports Reuters. Meloni has declared that she will uphold the nation's abortion law, which permits terminations, while also giving doctors the option to refuse to perform them. However, as per AFP, her declaration that she wants to "give to women who think abortion is their only choice the right to make a different choice" has alarmed proponents of women's rights. Additionally, minority groups are alarmed by her party's pledge to take additional actions to safeguard and promote Europe's "Judeo-Christian" foundations. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>A sensitive approach is required while addressing LGBTQ rights. Not because of the individuals who are part of the community, but because of those outside the community. People still find it difficult to accept the LGBTQ community despite years, if not decades, of advocacy. Now, to represent France's voice in the ongoing struggle Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne has announced that the French government will soon create an ambassador's post promoting LGBTQ rights across the world.</p>

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<p>AFP reports that on the 40th anniversary of France's repeal of a statute discriminating against homosexuals from the World War II era, Borne told an audience that the new envoy will coordinate the foreign ministry's policies and serve as "France's voice" for the advancement of LGBTQ rights.</p>

<p>As per her "the battle for the minds is not yet won," and the discrimination against the community "continues to exclude, injure and sometimes even kill" people.</p>

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<p>She also acknowledged that "hurtful comments" were made by members of President Emmanuel Macron's government in the past, but assured that no such "ambivalence" exists now. This is believed to be a reference to a 2013 comment by &nbsp;Regional Affairs Minister Caroline Cayeux, who joined the government in a reshuffle last month.</p>

<p>Speaking in the Senate, Cayeux had said that the proposed legalisation of gay marriage was "against nature."&nbsp;Then, in an apparent effort to defend herself, last month she said: "I have to say that I have a lot of friends among those people," the statement once again incited fury.</p>

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<p>During a visit to an LGBTQ centre in Orleans, central France, PM Borne announced that the ambassador will be named by the end of the year.&nbsp;The envoy will "campaign for the decriminalisation everywhere of homosexuality and trans-identity," added Borne.</p>

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A sensitive approach is required while addressing LGBTQ rights. Not because of the individuals who are part of the community, but because of those outside the community.

A sensitive approach is required while addressing LGBTQ rights. Not because of the individuals who are part of the community, but because of those outside the community. People still find it difficult to accept the LGBTQ community despite years, if not decades, of advocacy. Now, to represent France's voice in the ongoing struggle Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne has announced that the French government will soon create an ambassador's post promoting LGBTQ rights across the world. Watch | Chinese company's 'coming-out kit' to help LGBTQ community AFP reports that on the 40th anniversary of France's repeal of a statute discriminating against homosexuals from the World War II era, Borne told an audience that the new envoy will coordinate the foreign ministry's policies and serve as "France's voice" for the advancement of LGBTQ rights. As per her "the battle for the minds is not yet won," and the discrimination against the community "continues to exclude, injure and sometimes even kill" people. Also read | In pics: LGBT community parade in Madrid demanding end of animal cruelty She also acknowledged that "hurtful comments" were made by members of President Emmanuel Macron's government in the past, but assured that no such "ambivalence" exists now. This is believed to be a reference to a 2013 comment by Regional Affairs Minister Caroline Cayeux, who joined the government in a reshuffle last month. Speaking in the Senate, Cayeux had said that the proposed legalisation of gay marriage was "against nature." Then, in an apparent effort to defend herself, last month she said: "I have to say that I have a lot of friends among those people," the statement once again incited fury. Also read | Japan: In major blow to LGBTQ rights, court rules same-sex marriage ban is not unconstitutional During a visit to an LGBTQ centre in Orleans, central France, PM Borne announced that the ambassador will be named by the end of the year. The envoy will "campaign for the decriminalisation everywhere of homosexuality and trans-identity," added Borne. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION LIVE HERE: You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>France PM Elisabeth Borne on Monday (July 11) survive no-confidence vote in the parliament. The motion was brought against her by alliance of left-wing opponents. Official count of votes revealed that 146 voted in support of the motion. For the government to fall, the motion needed an absolute majority of 289 votes. Borne was widely expected to comfortably survive no-confidence motion.</p>

<p>The no-confidence motion was meant to be a show of intent by the Nupes alliance. It is the largest bloc in opposition to Emmanuel Macron's centrist 'Ensemble!' grouping.</p>

<p>But as the Nupes alliance is made up of 151 MPs, it meant that five of them chose not to vote the motion of no-confidence, something that could be interpreted as a positive sign by Borne and her government.</p>

<p>"We should be debating the issues the French are facing, this non-confidence vote is unfair", the prime minister told the parliament just before the vote.</p>

<p>"This non-confidence vote is just political tactics (...)Let's switch together to a culture of compromise," she added.</p>

<p>After enjoying a comfortable majority in the lower house during his first mandate, newly-reelected Macron lost his absolute majority in parliament in June's legislative elections and can no longer count on the chamber to rubber-stamp his reform agenda.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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France PM Elisabeth Borne on Monday (July 11) survive no-confidence vote in the parliament. The motion was brought against her by alliance of left-wing opponents.

France PM Elisabeth Borne on Monday (July 11) survive no-confidence vote in the parliament. The motion was brought against her by alliance of left-wing opponents. Official count of votes revealed that 146 voted in support of the motion. For the government to fall, the motion needed an absolute majority of 289 votes. Borne was widely expected to comfortably survive no-confidence motion. The no-confidence motion was meant to be a show of intent by the Nupes alliance. It is the largest bloc in opposition to Emmanuel Macron's centrist 'Ensemble!' grouping. But as the Nupes alliance is made up of 151 MPs, it meant that five of them chose not to vote the motion of no-confidence, something that could be interpreted as a positive sign by Borne and her government. "We should be debating the issues the French are facing, this non-confidence vote is unfair", the prime minister told the parliament just before the vote. "This non-confidence vote is just political tactics (...)Let's switch together to a culture of compromise," she added. After enjoying a comfortable majority in the lower house during his first mandate, newly-reelected Macron lost his absolute majority in parliament in June's legislative elections and can no longer count on the chamber to rubber-stamp his reform agenda. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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<p>After his camp lost its parliamentary majority, French President Emmanuel Macron faced calls for his prime minister to resign, and doubt hung over his ability to rule decisively.</p>

<p>Following the delivery of a hung parliament after the weekend elections, Macron's centrist grouping is under pressure to secure support from rivals to salvage Macron's reform agenda.</p>

<p>Citing a source close to Macron, the news agency Reuters reported that Macron will invite all political parties able to form a group in the new parliament for talks on Tuesday and Wednesday.</p>

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<p>For Macron, who won a second term just two months ago, the loss of his Ensemble alliance's absolute majority is a painful setback.</p>

<p>European Affairs minister Clement Beaune, a close ally of the French President, told LCI television, "We must think about a new way of functioning on an institutional level."</p>

<p>With a fledgling leftwing alliance in second place, Sunday's second-round vote left Ensemble as the biggest party.</p>

<p>Negotiating with opponents on a bill-by-bill basis, Macron now needs either to form a wider coalition or accept leading a minority government.</p>

<p>After just over a month in office, senior hard-left and far-right figures demanded Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne resign.</p>

<p>Government spokeswoman Olivia Gregoire told France Inter radio that Macron would soon reshuffle his government.</p>

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After his camp lost its parliamentary majority, French President Emmanuel Macron faced calls for his prime minister to resign, and doubt hung over his ability to rule decisively.

After his camp lost its parliamentary majority, French President Emmanuel Macron faced calls for his prime minister to resign, and doubt hung over his ability to rule decisively. Following the delivery of a hung parliament after the weekend elections, Macron's centrist grouping is under pressure to secure support from rivals to salvage Macron's reform agenda. Citing a source close to Macron, the news agency Reuters reported that Macron will invite all political parties able to form a group in the new parliament for talks on Tuesday and Wednesday. × For Macron, who won a second term just two months ago, the loss of his Ensemble alliance's absolute majority is a painful setback. European Affairs minister Clement Beaune, a close ally of the French President, told LCI television, "We must think about a new way of functioning on an institutional level." With a fledgling leftwing alliance in second place, Sunday's second-round vote left Ensemble as the biggest party. Negotiating with opponents on a bill-by-bill basis, Macron now needs either to form a wider coalition or accept leading a minority government. After just over a month in office, senior hard-left and far-right figures demanded Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne resign. Government spokeswoman Olivia Gregoire told France Inter radio that Macron would soon reshuffle his government. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here: ×

After Macron handed hung parliament, France risks gridlock

<p>President Emmanuel Macron named Elisabeth Borne as the new prime minister of France on Monday. The former labour minister is the first woman to head the French government in over 30 years.</p>

<p><strong>Who is Elisabeth Borne?</strong><br />
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Borne, 61, had earlier held the post of transport minister and minister of ecological transition under Macron. Borne was appointed after Jean Castex resigned.</p>

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<p>Borne was born in Paris in 1961 and graduated as a civil engineer in 1981 and has an MBA degree.&nbsp;The new French prime minister was earlier involved in urban planning in the French capital.</p>

<p>She has been a member of the Socialist Party and is seen as a tough negotiator. The last time a woman held the post was in 1991 when Edith Cresson headed the cabinet from May 1991 to April 1992 under President Francois Mitterrand.</p>

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<p>The new prime minister had earlier pushed for cycle-friendly policies in France and is reportedly against raising minimum wages in France. She is known for taking a tough stand on climate&nbsp;and ecological issues.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A technocrat, Borne has never run for public office. She has prioritised education, employment, democratic revival, Europe and security as her main plan of action.</p>

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President Emmanuel Macron named Elisabeth Borne as the new prime minister of France on Monday. The former labour minister is the first woman to head the French government in over 30 years.

President Emmanuel Macron named Elisabeth Borne as the new prime minister of France on Monday. The former labour minister is the first woman to head the French government in over 30 years. Who is Elisabeth Borne? Borne, 61, had earlier held the post of transport minister and minister of ecological transition under Macron. Borne was appointed after Jean Castex resigned. Also Read: Macron names Elisabeth Borne as France's new prime minister Borne was born in Paris in 1961 and graduated as a civil engineer in 1981 and has an MBA degree. The new French prime minister was earlier involved in urban planning in the French capital. She has been a member of the Socialist Party and is seen as a tough negotiator. The last time a woman held the post was in 1991 when Edith Cresson headed the cabinet from May 1991 to April 1992 under President Francois Mitterrand. Watch: Burkini once again sparks national debate in France Borne's policies and actions The new prime minister had earlier pushed for cycle-friendly policies in France and is reportedly against raising minimum wages in France. She is known for taking a tough stand on climate and ecological issues. A technocrat, Borne has never run for public office. She has prioritised education, employment, democratic revival, Europe and security as her main plan of action. (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE × You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Macron names new French prime minister: Who is Elisabeth Borne?

French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Labour minister Elisabeth Borne as the new Prime Minister ahead of the parliamentary elections. Borne has become only the second woman to hold the post in the country after Edith Cresson

Elisabeth Borne succeeds Castex as French Prime Minister

<p>The French government is to impose a tax of up to 18 euros ($20) on plane tickets for all flights from airports in <a href="http://wionews.com/world/france-president-emmanuel-macrons-advisor-heads-to-iran-to-calm-nuclear-tensions-234122">France</a> to fund less-polluting transportation projects, a minister said Tuesday.</p>

<p>The move, which will take effect from 2020, will see a tax of 1.5 euros imposed on economy-class tickets on internal flights and those within <a href="http://wionews.com/world/europe-needs-to-find-candidate-to-head-imf-france-233585">Europe</a>, with the highest tariff applied to business-class travellers flying outside the bloc, Transport Minister Elisabeth Borne said.</p>

<p>The new measure is expected to bring in some 182 million euros a year which will be invested in greener transport infrastructures, notably rail, she said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It will only be applied on outgoing flights and not those flying into the country, Borne added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A similar tax was introduced in <a href="http://wionews.com/entertainment/us-rapper-aap-rockys-europe-tour-in-jeopardy-after-sweden-arrest-233121">Sweden</a> in April 2018, which imposed an added charge of up to 40 euros on every ticket in a bid to lessen the impact of air travel on the climate.</p>


The French government is to impose a tax of up to 18 euros ($20) on plane tickets for all flights from airports in France to fund less-polluting transportation projects, a minister said Tuesday.

The French government is to impose a tax of up to 18 euros ($20) on plane tickets for all flights from airports in France to fund less-polluting transportation projects, a minister said Tuesday. The move, which will take effect from 2020, will see a tax of 1.5 euros imposed on economy-class tickets on internal flights and those within Europe, with the highest tariff applied to business-class travellers flying outside the bloc, Transport Minister Elisabeth Borne said. The new measure is expected to bring in some 182 million euros a year which will be invested in greener transport infrastructures, notably rail, she said. It will only be applied on outgoing flights and not those flying into the country, Borne added. A similar tax was introduced in Sweden in April 2018, which imposed an added charge of up to 40 euros on every ticket in a bid to lessen the impact of air travel on the climate.

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