French PM Barnier ousted in no-confidence vote
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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 Constitution, to push the budget bill through the National Assembly without a vote by lawmakers, at the National Assembly in Paris, France, Dec 4, 2024. PARIS - The deputies of the French National Assembly voted on Wednesday evening in favor of a no-confidence vote, forcing French Prime Minister Michel Barnier to resign and his government to collapse. A total of 331 deputies, mostly from left-wing parties alliance New Popular Front and far-right party National Rally, have voted in favor, largely over the 289 votes requested for the no-confidence vote to go through. French news channel BFMTV reported that the French president would nominate a new prime minister "within the following 24 hours", since he wouldn't want to face cameras in front of the whole world without a government when he inaugurates the restored Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral.

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China Daily  

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Raw Story  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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China Daily  

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China Daily  

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India Today  

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ABC  

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The Independent  

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ABC  

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Analysis: As France sinks into the political mire, Macron must be kicking himself

CNN  

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Analysis: As France sinks into the political mire, Macron must be kicking himself
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Analysis: As France sinks into the political mire, Macron must be kicking himself

CNN  

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French Prime Minister ousted in no-confidence vote, deepening political crisis
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2 weeks, 5 days 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
2 weeks, 5 days 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
2 weeks, 5 days ago

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

New Indian Express  

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French President Emmanuel Macron resists calls to resign and vows to name a new prime minister in days
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French President Emmanuel Macron resists calls to resign and vows to name a new prime minister in days

CNN  

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French PM Barnier ousted in no-confidence vote
2 weeks, 5 days 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
2 weeks, 5 days 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
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India TV News  

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French parliament backs no-confidence motion against government of Prime Minister Michel Barnier
2 weeks, 5 days ago

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

ABC  

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France’s Macron vows to stay in office till end of term, says he’ll name a new prime minister soon
2 weeks, 5 days ago

France’s Macron vows to stay in office till end of term, says he’ll name a new prime minister soon

LA Times  

French President Emmanuel Macron, right, did not hint at whom he might choose to replace Michel Barnier, left, as prime minister. French President Emmanuel Macron vowed Thursday to stay in office until the end of his term in 2027 and announced that he will name a new prime minister within days after lawmakers forced Michel Barnier to resign. He said …

French PM Michel Barnier loses no-confidence vote as government collapses in fresh crisis for Macron
2 weeks, 5 days ago

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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
2 weeks, 5 days ago

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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 …

Marine Le Pen's push for no-confidence motion against France's PM is a big gamble; Here's why
2 weeks, 5 days ago

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Firstpost  

The stakes are high for Le Pen, as a successful vote could lead to new parliamentary elections and potentially pave the way for her to challenge Macron’s government. However, it also risks economic instability and could paint her as prioritising personal ambition over national interest President of Rassemblement National parliamentary group Marine Le Pen, is facing a high-risk, high-reward situation …

France: Ahead of no confidence vote, PM Barnier says survival ‘possible’ for his minority govt
2 weeks, 5 days 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
2 weeks, 5 days 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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2 weeks, 6 days 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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2 weeks, 6 days 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. …

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