Reduction of military presence is latest sign of weakening western influence in region
President says he takes responsibility for instability caused by dissolving parliament
François Bayrou unveils members of cabinet and starts to focus on trying to enact a budget
Emmanuel Macron chooses ally as he seeks to stabilise political turmoil but faces Moody’s downgrade
An early Macron ally and admirer of Henri IV, François Bayrou will have to navigate parliamentary turmoil
President negotiates with party leaders of left and right to ensure survival of next government
Government’s collapse over budget deepens uncertainty for business
A system designed in the late 1950s is looking increasingly dysfunctional
Far-right standard bearer gambled that shaping events would convince voters her party was ready for power
President says opposition parties ‘chose chaos’ as Paris faces deadlock after vote of no confidence in Barnier
Move comes after government was ousted by MPs in vote of no confidence
President must find a new prime minister who can pass a budget by year’s end
Premier’s administration collapses over its proposed deficit-cutting budget
French president downplays economic risks triggered by likely government collapse on Wednesday
French government likely to fall after just 3 months in office over budget debate
Toppling Barnier’s government would be a hefty gamble by Le Pen
Premier’s diplomatic skills run out of rope with far-right opposition
Government likely to fall after just three months in office over prime minister’s attempt to force through budget measures
Currency on course for biggest daily rise since November 5 US presidential election
French prime minister had moved to bypass parliamentary approval
Markets hate uncertainty and the stakes in the current constitutional turmoil could not be higher
PM Michel Barnier makes last-minute concession to far-right party
Establishment reacts to president-elect’s choice with a mix of resignation and muted scorn
Far-right leader believes brinkmanship will pay political dividends
Likely withdrawal of troops marks further retrenchment of French role in fighting Islamist insurgents in Sahel
