French President Emmanuel Macron announced he would appoint a new prime minister in the coming days, rejecting opposition calls for his resignation amid a deepening political crisis. The move follows the historic ousting of Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government after a no-confidence vote in the French Parliament on Wednesday.

Barnier, France’s shortest-serving prime minister, resigned after a standoff over the budget led to the government’s downfall—the first such incident in over 60 years. In a defiant address to the nation, Macron assured that a new prime minister would be named soon and tasked with forming a “government of general interest” focused on passing the budget.

The President also expressed frustration with the French far-right and hard left, accusing them of uniting in an “anti-republican front” to destabilize the government. This marks the third time this year that Macron has faced the challenge of selecting a new prime minister.

Macron’s defiant tone signals his intent to continue pushing his legislative agenda despite growing opposition pressure. The crisis has further intensified France’s political turmoil, leaving the country uncertain about its immediate leadership and the future of its legislative priorities.