France’s government expected to survive as far-right leader doesn’t support no-confidence motion
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France’s government expected to survive as far-right leader doesn’t support no-confidence motion

Associated Press  

PARIS — The head of France’s far-right National Rally party said Tuesday he doesn’t support a no-confidence motion filed against the government, making it more likely that the prime minister will remain in office and a 2025 budget will be adopted. would not benefit from a new period of instability.” The leftist Socialist party said earlier it wouldn’t back the no-confidence motion because “it’s time to give France a budget.” On Monday, Prime Minister François Bayrou used special constitutional powers to get the 2025 budget approved without a vote by lawmakers. Under France’s Constitution, the budget will automatically be considered as adopted if the no-confidence motion is rejected. In December, a similar no-confidence motion triggered by budget disputes forced Prime Minister Michel Barnier to resign after only three months in office.

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French PM François Bayrou survives no-confidence vote amid budget controversy
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

French PM François Bayrou survives no-confidence vote amid budget controversy

Firstpost  

French PM François Bayrou survived a no-confidence vote on Wednesday after the far-right National Rally announced it would not seek to topple the government over its budget. Only 128 lawmakers supported the measure, significantly short of the 289 votes required for approval, according to a report French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou delivers a speech as Yael Braun-Pivet, President of the …

France: Will Macron lose another PM? No-confidence vote against Bayrou today
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

France: Will Macron lose another PM? No-confidence vote against Bayrou today

Firstpost  

In the monthslong political crisis in France, Prime Minister Francois Bayrou will face a no-confidence vote today, which will decide whether he gets breathing space or the country falls into further chaos French President Emmanuel Macron talks with Francois Bayrou, leader of French centrist party MoDem as he arrives to attend the second plenary session of the Conseil National de …

France’s government is fighting for survival over its 2025 budget. Here’s what to know
1 month, 3 weeks ago

France’s government is fighting for survival over its 2025 budget. Here’s what to know

Associated Press  

PARIS — French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou used special executive powers Monday to get the country’s 2025 budget approved without a vote by lawmakers, and now faces a no-confidence motion that threatens the survival of his 6-week-old government. The hard-left party France Unbowed said it would file a no-confidence motion over Bayrou’s move. The Socialist Party said Monday that it …

French PM Bayrou uses special constitutional powers to pass 2025 budget bill
1 month, 3 weeks ago

French PM Bayrou uses special constitutional powers to pass 2025 budget bill

Firstpost  

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou said on Monday he was using special constitutional powers to pass the 2025 budget bill, a move likely to trigger a noconfidence vote that will decide whether his minority government survives. French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou attends the questions to the Prime Minister session at the National Assembly in Paris, France, December 17, 2024. Image- …

French political crisis deepens as new PM threatens to bypass Parliament for budget approval
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

French political crisis deepens as new PM threatens to bypass Parliament for budget approval

Firstpost  

Speaking to La Tribune Dimanche media, Bayrou said he will use a constitutional tool known as Article 49.3, which allows the government to pass legislation without a parliamentary vote but leaves it exposed to confidence motions. Political uncertainty is brewing in France as Prime Minister François Bayrou has signaled his intent to use special executive powers this week to push …

'Bayrou's best isn't enough': France heading to a crash, warns IMF's former chief economist
2 months, 1 week ago

'Bayrou's best isn't enough': France heading to a crash, warns IMF's former chief economist

Firstpost  

Like his ousted predecessor Michel Barnier, Bayrou has made deficit reduction a priority, although with less ambitious tax hikes and spending cuts designed to gain parliamentary support France is on the brink of an economic crisis and must act swiftly to rein in its budget deficit, former International Monetary Fund chief economist Olivier Blanchard warned, pointing to years of political …

French PM Francois Bayrou survives first no-confidence vote in parliament
2 months, 2 weeks ago

French PM Francois Bayrou survives first no-confidence vote in parliament

Firstpost  

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou on Thursday survived his first vote of no confidence in parliament after the motion, brought by the leftist opposition, failed to gain traction on the far right French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou and Minister for Overseas Territories Manuel Valls attend a debate on a motion of no-confidence against the French government, tabled by members of …

Political earthquake in France
3 months ago

Political earthquake in France

Hindustan Times  

In December 2024, France faced an unprecedented political rupture as Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government fell to a motion of no confidence in the National Assembly. Prominent leaders, including Jean-Luc Mélenchon of La France Insoumise, characterised the fiscal consolidation plan as an affront to social justice, calling for wealth taxes and increased public spending to counter economic inequalities. Their rhetoric …

France has a new government. Now it must fix the budget while avoiding collapse
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3 months, 1 week ago

France has a new government. Now it must fix the budget while avoiding collapse

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron’s office announced a new government Monday, after the previous Cabinet collapsed in a historic vote prompted by fighting over the country’s budget. The government, put together by newly named Prime Minister Francois Bayrou, includes members of the outgoing conservative-dominated team and new figures from centrist or left-leaning backgrounds. The new government enters office after …

New French PM Bayrou to meet far-right leader Le Pen amid budget talks
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

New French PM Bayrou to meet far-right leader Le Pen amid budget talks

India Today  

New French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou will meet with the heads of parliamentary groups on Monday and Tuesday, starting with Marine Le Pen of the far-right Rassemblement National, he told La Tribune Dimanche in an interview. Bayrou, whose appointment on Friday made him the fourth person to serve as French prime minister this year, will be responsible for steering a …

Macron seeks political deal to name a new prime minister and restore France’s stability
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Macron seeks political deal to name a new prime minister and restore France’s stability

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron is seeking a political deal that would allow him to both name a new prime minister and “guarantee the stability of the country,” following the resignation of ousted Prime Minister Michel Barnier, a spokesperson for the outgoing government said Wednesday. Barnier’s government has been tasked with handling current affairs pending the appointment of a …

Barnier voted out in no-confidence motion: Three charts to explain France’s political uncertainty
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Barnier voted out in no-confidence motion: Three charts to explain France’s political uncertainty

The Hindu  

France’s current crisis is the second in only six months when French president Emmanuel Macron called a snap election in July to reiterate his government’s strength. Selecting the Prime Minister Since no party won a majority, Mr. Macron had to find a candidate who can withstand no-confidence motions in the future by garnering enough support. After negotiations across the board …

French political crisis deepens as PM resigns
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

French political crisis deepens as PM resigns

China Daily  

By MOHAMMAD ARIF ULLAH in Paris | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-12-06 09:10 French Prime Minister Michel Barnier and members of the French government listen to the result of the vote on the first motion of no-confidence against the French government at the National Assembly in Paris, France, Dec 4, 2024. French Prime Minister Michel Barnier has stepped down …

French political crisis deepens as PM resigns
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

French political crisis deepens as PM resigns

China Daily  

By MOHAMMAD ARIF ULLAH in Paris | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-12-06 09:10 French Prime Minister Michel Barnier and members of the French government listen to the result of the vote on the first motion of no-confidence against the French government at the National Assembly in Paris, France, Dec 4, 2024. French Prime Minister Michel Barnier has stepped down …

Emmanuel Macron vows to stay on after Barnier government toppled by no-confidence vote
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Emmanuel Macron vows to stay on after Barnier government toppled by no-confidence vote

ABC  

French President Emmanuel Macron will appoint a new prime minister in coming days after the first successful no-confidence motion in 60 years brought down the Barnier government. In a televised speech on Thursday night, local time, Mr Macron vowed to stay on until the end of his term in 2027 and said he had asked incumbent Prime Minister Michel Barnier …

France awaits Emmanuel Macron’s speech after no-confidence vote: ‘Stability requires…’
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

France awaits Emmanuel Macron’s speech after no-confidence vote: ‘Stability requires…’

Live Mint  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron will address the nation Thursday following the resignation of ousted Prime Minister Michel Barnier, a day after a historic no-confidence vote at the National Assembly left France without a functioning government. The no-confidence motion passed by 331 votes in the National Assembly, forcing Barnier to step down after just three months in office—the shortest …

France's Macron to address the nation amid hunt for his next PM
3 months, 3 weeks ago

France's Macron to address the nation amid hunt for his next PM

Firstpost  

French President Emmanuel Macron will address the nation on Thursday night, following Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s ouster in a no-confidence vote, according to a report French President Emmanuel Macron will address the nation on Thursday night, following Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s ouster in a no-confidence vote, according to a BBC report. Before Barnier submitted his resignation on Thursday morning, speculation …

French PM meets Macron to resign after no-confidence vote
3 months, 3 weeks ago

French PM meets Macron to resign after no-confidence vote

Raw Story  

by Francesco Fontemaggi, Jurgen Hecker, Stuart Williams French Prime Minister Michel Barnier on Thursday was meeting Emmanuel Macron to submit his resignation after losing a vote of no confidence in parliament, with the president urgently seeking ways to halt growing political and financial chaos. AFP French far-right leader Marine Le Pen defended her National Rally party's role in toppling the …

France in Turmoil: Prime Minister Michel Barnier Ousted in No-Confidence Motion Amidst Economic Crisis
3 months, 3 weeks ago

France in Turmoil: Prime Minister Michel Barnier Ousted in No-Confidence Motion Amidst Economic Crisis

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 05, 2024 16:40 IST - 5 MINS READ When Prime Minister Michel Barnier unveiled his deficit-reduction plan in October, promising to bring down the public deficit from around 6 per cent of gross domestic product to 3 per cent in 2029, it was seen as an attempt to steer the French economy into calmer waters. “We do …

France’s government has fallen after no-confidence vote: Here’s what could happen next
3 months, 3 weeks ago

France’s government has fallen after no-confidence vote: Here’s what could happen next

Firstpost  

A historic no-confidence vote has forced out France’s Prime Minister Michel Barnier and his Cabinet. Let’s take a closer look French Prime Minister Michel Barnier has been ousted after a vote of no-confidence was passed against him. It comprises three major blocs – Prime Minister Emmanul Macron’s centrist allies, the left-wing coalition New Popular Front, and the far-right National Rally. …

Why Michel Barnier was ousted as French prime minister just after 91 days
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Why Michel Barnier was ousted as French prime minister just after 91 days

Firstpost  

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier has overwhelmingly been voted out of power by lawmakers over his controversial budget. The 73-year-old now has the dubious honour of being the shortest-serving PM since the Fifth Republic, the system of government in France from 1958 French Prime Minister Michel Barnier leaves after he delivered a speech during a debate on two motions of …

Political Crisis In France As No-Confidence Motion Topples Govt
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Political Crisis In France As No-Confidence Motion Topples Govt

ABP News  

A political crisis has erupted in France after a no-confidence motion toppled the government, bringing an end to the beleaguered minority coalition of the rightwing prime minister Michel Barnier after only three months. An alliance of the left-wing parties brought the no-confidence motion which was also backed up by MPs from Marine Le Pen’s anti-immigration, far-right, National Rally. The no-confidence …

French govt collapses as PM Barnier loses no-confidence vote
3 months, 3 weeks ago

French govt collapses as PM Barnier loses no-confidence vote

Deccan Chronicle  

France's far-right and left-wing lawmakers joined together Wednesday in a historic no-confidence vote prompted by budget disputes that forces Prime Minister Michel Barnier and his Cabinet members to resign, a first since 1962.The National Assembly approved the motion by 331 votes. Both opposition blocs, typically at odds, are uniting against Barnier, accusing him of imposing austerity measures and failing to …

French govt collapses after no-confidence vote; ‘Budget Bill’ triggers Michel Barnier’s downfall as shortest premier
3 months, 3 weeks ago

French govt collapses after no-confidence vote; ‘Budget Bill’ triggers Michel Barnier’s downfall as shortest premier

Live Mint  

France's Govt Collapses: In a dramatic turn of events, France’s Michel Barnier -led government has been brought down by a no-confidence vote in the National Assembly, marking the shortest tenure for a prime minister since the country’s Fifth Republic was established in 1958. Budget Bill at the Centre of France's Political Crisis Barnier’s three-month government had been under growing pressure …

France plunges into a political crisis after PM Michel Barnier's govt ​loses no-confidence vote
3 months, 3 weeks ago

France plunges into a political crisis after PM Michel Barnier's govt ​loses no-confidence vote

Firstpost  

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier became the country’s shortest-serving premier since 1958 after his government was toppled by a no-confidence motion French Prime Minister Michel Barnier delivers a speech to announce the use by the French government of article 49.3, a special clause in the French Constitution, to push the budget bill through the National Assembly without a vote by …

French Prime Minister ousted in no-confidence vote, deepening political crisis
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

French Prime Minister ousted in no-confidence vote, deepening political crisis

India Today  

French opposition lawmakers brought the government down on Wednesday, throwing the European Union's second-biggest economic power deeper into a political crisis that threatens its capacity to legislate and rein in a massive budget deficit. France's political turmoil will further weaken a European Union already reeling from the implosion of Germany's coalition government, and weeks before US President-elect Donald Trump returns …

French govt collapses as PM Barnier loses no-confidence vote
3 months, 3 weeks ago

French govt collapses as PM Barnier loses no-confidence vote

New Indian Express  

PARIS: France's far-right and left-wing lawmakers joined together Wednesday in a historic no-confidence vote prompted by budget disputes that forces Prime Minister Michel Barnier and his Cabinet members to resign, a first since 1962. However, he will need to appoint a new prime minister for the second time after July's legislative elections led to a deeply divided parliament. A conservative …

France's Macron to address nation day after no-confidence vote topples government
3 months, 3 weeks ago

France's Macron to address nation day after no-confidence vote topples government

New Indian Express  

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron will address the nation Thursday following the resignation of ousted Prime Minister Michel Barnier, a day after a historic no-confidence vote at the National Assembly left France without a functioning government. Macron "took note" of Barnier's resignation, the Elysee presidential palace said in a statement. Macron took more than two months to appoint Barnier after …

French PM Barnier ousted in no-confidence vote
3 months, 3 weeks ago

French PM Barnier ousted in no-confidence vote

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-12-05 03:38 French Prime Minister Michel Barnier leaves after he delivered a speech during a debate on two motions of no-confidence against the French government, tabled by the alliance of left-wing parties the "Nouveau Front Populaire" and the far-right Rassemblement National party, after the use by French government of the article 49.3, a special clause in the …

French PM Barnier expected to resign today after losing no-confidence vote
3 months, 3 weeks ago

French PM Barnier expected to resign today after losing no-confidence vote

India Today  

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier is expected to resign on Thursday after far-right and leftist lawmakers voted to topple his government, plunging France into its second major political crisis in six months. Barnier, a veteran politician who was formerly the European Union's Brexit negotiator, will be the shortest serving prime minister in modern French history. France's political turmoil will further …

French government collapses as Prime Minister Michel Barnier-led Cabinet loses 'historic' no-confidence vote
3 months, 3 weeks ago

French government collapses as Prime Minister Michel Barnier-led Cabinet loses 'historic' no-confidence vote

India TV News  

France Political Crisis: In a landmark political development, France's Prime Minister Michel Barnier and his Cabinet have been compelled to resign following a no-confidence vote in the National Assembly. However, he now faces the task of appointing a new Prime Minister, his second such appointment following July's legislative elections, which resulted in a highly fragmented parliament. Macron faces political gridlock …

French parliament backs no-confidence motion against government of Prime Minister Michel Barnier
3 months, 3 weeks ago

French parliament backs no-confidence motion against government of Prime Minister Michel Barnier

ABC  

The French National Assembly has ousted the government of prime minister Michel Barnier after a no-confidence vote. French government structure The President of the Republic : An elected head of state and armed forces who appoints the country's prime minister and their proposed members of parliament. Two no-confidence motions on Mr Barnier's leadership were moved by parties on the far …

French PM Barnier ousted in no-confidence vote
3 months, 3 weeks ago

French PM Barnier ousted in no-confidence vote

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-12-05 03:38 French Prime Minister Michel Barnier leaves after he delivered a speech during a debate on two motions of no-confidence against the French government, tabled by the alliance of left-wing parties the "Nouveau Front Populaire" and the far-right Rassemblement National party, after the use by French government of the article 49.3, a special clause in the …

French PM Michel Barnier loses no-confidence vote as government collapses in fresh crisis for Macron
3 months, 3 weeks ago

French PM Michel Barnier loses no-confidence vote as government collapses in fresh crisis for Macron

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Michel Barnier has become the …

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier ousted as he LOSES no-confidence vote after plunging EU's second-biggest economy into turmoil
3 months, 3 weeks ago

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier ousted as he LOSES no-confidence vote after plunging EU's second-biggest economy into turmoil

Daily Mail  

The French Government has collapsed after the Brexit-hating prime minister lost a no-confidence vote after just 90 days in power. Michel Barnier has become the first prime minister since 1962 to be to be forced out by a no-confidence vote The President of France Emmanuel Macron now faces the task of hiring his fourth prime minister in less than a …

France: Ahead of no confidence vote, PM Barnier says survival ‘possible’ for his minority govt
3 months, 3 weeks ago

France: Ahead of no confidence vote, PM Barnier says survival ‘possible’ for his minority govt

Firstpost  

France’s lower house of parliament is deeply divided with no single party holding a majority. The left-wing New Popular Front and the far-right National Rally have found common ground in their opposition to Barnier’s government French Prime Minister Michel Barnier faces a critical no-confidence vote on Wednesday, just three months into his tenure, after invoking special constitutional powers to pass …

French lawmakers vote to oust prime minister in the first successful no-confidence vote since 1962
3 months, 3 weeks ago

French lawmakers vote to oust prime minister in the first successful no-confidence vote since 1962

Associated Press  

PARIS — France’s far-right and left-wing lawmakers joined together Wednesday in a historic no-confidence vote prompted by budget disputes that forces Prime Minister Michel Barnier and his Cabinet members to resign, a first since 1962. “I can tell you that it will remain an honor for me to have served France and the French with dignity,” Barnier said in his …

France no-confidence vote: Lawmakers vote to oust Prime Minister Michel Barnier, plunging country into chaos
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

France no-confidence vote: Lawmakers vote to oust Prime Minister Michel Barnier, plunging country into chaos

CNN  

Paris CNN — French Prime Minister Michel Barnier submitted his resignation Thursday, after losing a vote of no confidence that triggered the collapse of the government and deepened the country’s political turmoil. His is the first French government to be defeated in a no-confidence motion since 1962, and Barnier is now set to become France’s shortest-serving prime minister in history. …

France no-confidence vote: Lawmakers vote to oust Prime Minister Michel Barnier, plunging country into chaos
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

France no-confidence vote: Lawmakers vote to oust Prime Minister Michel Barnier, plunging country into chaos

CNN  

Paris CNN — French Prime Minister Michel Barnier submitted his resignation Thursday, after losing a vote of no confidence that triggered the collapse of the government and deepened the country’s political turmoil. His is the first French government to be defeated in a no-confidence motion since 1962, and Barnier is now set to become France’s shortest-serving prime minister in history. …

No-confidence vote may see French govt collapse
3 months, 3 weeks ago

No-confidence vote may see French govt collapse

China Daily  

France's Prime Minister Michel Barnier arrives to attend a televised interview at Hotel Matignon in Paris, France, December 3, 2024. French Prime Minister Michel Barnier's 3-month-old government is most likely to collapse this week after the opposition parties launched a no-confidence vote over his pushing through a social security budget in the parliament without a vote. Barnier on Monday used …

French lawmakers vote to oust prime minister in first successful no-confidence vote since 1962
3 months, 3 weeks ago

French lawmakers vote to oust prime minister in first successful no-confidence vote since 1962

LA Times  

Prime Minister Michel Barnier, in the National Assembly during debate Wednesday, must resign along with his Cabinet after a no-confidence vote. France’s far-right and left-wing lawmakers joined together Wednesday in a historic no-confidence vote prompted by budget disputes that forces Prime Minister Michel Barnier and his Cabinet members to resign, a first since 1962. However, he will need to appoint …

French PM Michel Barnier’s government loses confidence vote
3 months, 3 weeks ago

French PM Michel Barnier’s government loses confidence vote

Al Jazeera  

Barnier’s government is France’s first to be toppled in a no-confidence vote in more than 60 years. French Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government has lost a confidence vote in the National Assembly, deepening a political crisis and raising questions about the country’s budget for next year. Following the vote, Parliament Speaker Yael Braun-Pivet confirmed Barnier would now have to “submit …

No-confidence vote may see French govt collapse
3 months, 3 weeks ago

No-confidence vote may see French govt collapse

China Daily  

France's Prime Minister Michel Barnier arrives to attend a televised interview at Hotel Matignon in Paris, France, December 3, 2024. French Prime Minister Michel Barnier's 3-month-old government is most likely to collapse this week after the opposition parties launched a no-confidence vote over his pushing through a social security budget in the parliament without a vote. Barnier on Monday used …

France’s government looks on the brink of collapse. What’s next?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

France’s government looks on the brink of collapse. What’s next?

Associated Press  

PARIS — France’s minority government appeared to be in its final hours Tuesday as opposition lawmakers from the left and the far right vowed to topple Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s Cabinet. Following the June-July parliamentary elections, the National Assembly, France’s powerful lower house of parliament, is divided into three major blocs: a left-wing coalition known as the New Popular Front, …

The French government is about to collapse. What this means for Emmanuel Macron and the country
3 months, 3 weeks ago

The French government is about to collapse. What this means for Emmanuel Macron and the country

Firstpost  

Michel Barnier could be the shortest-serving prime minister in French history after the left and far-right opposition parties submitted no-confidence motions against him. On Monday, French PM Michel Barnier used a constitutional measure, Article 49.3, to push the government’s proposed social security budget without a vote. We are proposing a motion of no confidence against the government.” French Prime Minister …

French government faces collapse as left and far-right submit no-confidence motions
3 months, 3 weeks ago

French government faces collapse as left and far-right submit no-confidence motions

ABC  

The French government is all but certain to collapse later this week after far-right and left-wing parties submitted no-confidence motions against Prime Minister Michel Barnier, a political reckoning almost certain to send shock waves across the eurozone. The move immediately drew sharp backlash, with Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally and the leftist New Popular Front both filing no-confidence motions …

French no-confidence motion: Is PM Barnier’s government about to fall?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

French no-confidence motion: Is PM Barnier’s government about to fall?

Al Jazeera  

French government led by right-wing Prime Minister Michel Barnier is on the brink of collapse after opposition parties announced a push for a vote of no confidence over a social security budget dispute. In recent days, French parliamentarians from the country’s far-right National Rally and left-wing alliance New Popular Front have been pressuring Barnier to make concessions to his administration’s …

French government on verge of collapse as PM Barnier faces no-confidence vote
3 months, 4 weeks ago

French government on verge of collapse as PM Barnier faces no-confidence vote

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The French government is on …

French lawmakers vote to oust prime minister in the first successful no-confidence vote since 1962
3 months, 4 weeks ago

French lawmakers vote to oust prime minister in the first successful no-confidence vote since 1962

Associated Press  

PARIS — France’s far-right and left-wing lawmakers joined together to vote Wednesday a no-confidence motion prompted by budget disputes that forces Prime Minister Michel Barnier to resign. PARIS — French Prime Minister Michel Barnier is bracing for a no-confidence vote this week, a political reckoning almost certain to topple his fragile government and send shockwaves across the eurozone. Barnier on …

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