France faces a deepening political crisis as Prime Minister Michel Barnier resigns following a vote of no confidence supported by the Left. The country anticipates a crucial address from President Emmanuel Macron at 9 PM. Barnier’s short tenure highlights the challenges of governing a fragmented parliament, with potential successors like Sébastien Lecornu and Bruno Retailleau being considered. As Macron navigates this turmoil, he must find a way to calm the financial markets and pass a vital 2025 budget amidst calls for his resignation from critics.