Deprived of an absolute majority, Michel Barnier will not hold his government to account following the policy announcement on Tuesday 1 October.
The question has now been settled: the new Prime Minister, Michel Barnier, will not seek a vote of confidence from MPs after his policy speech on Tuesday 1 October, reveals Europe 1 This Monday. Traditionally, a new prime minister is supposed to adhere to this practice after presenting his roadmap to MPs. The idea is to obtain their approval during voting, where an absolute majority must be obtained.
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However, at a time when the National Assembly is more divided than ever, “it is very fair,” say those around Michel Barnier. His relatives told our colleagues: “Especially since 17 parliamentarians have become ministers and cannot participate in the vote.”
Gabriel Attal and Elisabeth Bourne, Michel Barnier’s predecessors at Matignon, also did not ask for a vote after their policy speech.
