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Macron Accepts Prime Minister Barnier's Resignation

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - French Prime Minister Michel Barnier has submitted his resignation to President Emmanuel Macron after a vote of no confidence in his government was accepted by a majority the day before, the Elysee Palace said on Thursday.

"French Prime Minister Michel Barnier has submitted his resignation to President Emmanuel Macron. He will remain in office until a new prime minister is appointed," the Elysee Palace said, adding that "Macron took note of it," as quoted by the BFMTV broadcaster.

If a vote of no confidence in the government is supported in parliament, the president will be obliged to accept the prime minister's resignation, the broadcaster reported.