France's Macron vows to stay in office until term ends

French President Emmanuel Macron said he will appoint a new prime minister, and will stay in office until his term ends in 2027. His remarks came after Prime Minister Michel Barnier's Cabinet resigned on Thursday after the lower house of parliament voted in favor of a no-confidence motion the previous day.

The motion was submitted by opposition parties after Barnier's minority government pushed through next year's budget plan without a final vote in parliament. The president indicated that a draft bill to ensure the continuity of public services will be submitted before mid-December. Macron called on the public to unite for the benefit of the nation, citing this summer's Paris Olympics and Paralympics as examples.