French President Emmanuel Macron has firmly rejected calls for his resignation, insisting that the suggestion was “political fiction” and underscoring his commitment to serving the French people. Speaking to reporters during a visit to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, Macron dismissed the idea of stepping down as “nonsense” in light of his two presidential mandates. His comments came ahead of a crucial no-confidence vote in the French parliament set for Wednesday, which could threaten the government of Prime Minister Michel Barnier.
Macron, who is set to serve until 2027, expressed pride in his repeated election by the French public and vowed to honor the trust placed in him “with all the energy” at his disposal. His response comes after growing pressure from opposition figures, including some within his own political sphere, who have suggested that resignation may be the only way to break the political impasse.
In a sharp rebuke to the far-right National Rally (RN) party, led by Marine Le Pen, Macron accused them of “unbearable cynicism” for backing the motion of no confidence, which threatens to destabilize his administration. He sought to reassure the public, emphasizing France’s strong economy and cautioning against political scare tactics.
Despite widespread speculation that the left and far-right could unite to oust his government, Macron expressed hope that the no-confidence motion would fail, adding that he could not “believe” it would pass.