French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday firmly rejected calls for his resignation, dismissing them as “political fiction” in light of an impending no-confidence vote in parliament.
Speaking to reporters during a visit to Saudi Arabia, Macron stated, “It doesn’t make sense… it’s frankly not up to scratch to say these things.”
Macron, who was elected twice by the French people, emphasized his commitment to serving until the end of his term in 2027.
“I am extremely proud of this and I will honour this trust with all the energy that is mine until the last second to be useful to the country,” he said.
The president’s rejection comes amid mounting pressure from opposition figures, some within his own camp, who have suggested that resignation might be his only option to resolve the political deadlock.
Macron also criticized the far-right National Rally (RN) led by Marine Le Pen for supporting the no-confidence motion, accusing them of “unbearable cynicism” and warned against inciting fear.
“We must not scare people with these things; we have a strong economy,” he said.
While many commentators predict that a coalition between the left and far-right could succeed in toppling Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government, Macron expressed confidence, saying he did “not believe” the no-confidence motion would pass. “My priority is stability,” he added.
