In a televised address, French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the recent collapse of Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government following a vote of no confidence by Parliament. He attributed the situation to the alliance of the far-right and far-left and emphasized that he would not resign, pledging to see his democratic mandate through to the end. Macron announced plans for a new government focused on public interest and a temporary law to ensure budgetary continuity for 2025, having faced criticism over the recent electoral failures.