Prime Minister Michel Barnier lost a no-confidence vote in Parliament on Wednesday. President Emmanuel Macron will choose a replacement, though when that will happen is unclear.
Author: ADAM NOSSITER and AURELIEN BREEDEN
What Happened in France’s Election? 5 Key Takeaways.
It was a day of big surprises in France, with the left surging unexpectedly, the far right falling far short of expectations and the question of who will be the next prime minister still unclear.
Macron Replaces France’s Prime Minister in Bid to Reinvigorate Presidency
President Emmanuel Macron is reshaping his cabinet, aiming to begin a new phase after a major coronavirus outbreak and to give his government a fresh mandate in the last stretch of his five-year term.
Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris Catches Fire
Video filmed by onlookers showed flames and smoke billowing from the building. The cathedral was evacuated, and the fire’s cause was not known.