French President Emmanuel Macron accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Michel Barnier following a no-confidence vote against his government. Barnier, the shortest-serving prime minister in French history, will remain in a caretaker role until a new prime minister is appointed. Macron is expected to address the nation and announce the next steps, as political tensions escalate within the National Assembly, especially regarding the 2025 austerity budget. Potential successors include Sébastien Lecornu and François Bayrou, as France navigates a complex political landscape ahead of upcoming legislative challenges.