Paris, 5 December 2024 (dpa/MIA) - French Prime Minister Michel Barnier has submitted his resignation after the successful vote of no confidence against his centre-right government, according to sources in the government.

President Emmanuel Macron, who is coming under increasing pressure amid the political turmoil, asked Barnier to remain in office with his government in a caretaker role, it was reported in Paris.

Macron is due to make a statement this evening, which should shed light on the way forward.

Barnier's resignation was expected after his administration was toppled on Wednesday in a no-confidence motion supported by left-wing and far-right opposition lawmakers following a dispute over Barnier's austerity budget.

The upheaval has plunged one of Europe's most powerful players into deeper political turmoil amid major economic challenges.

A new parliamentary election cannot be held until a year after the last vote in July, according to France's constitution.

It is the first time a French government has been ousted in a no-confidence vote since 1962.

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