French Government Falls After Prime Minister Loses No-Confidence Vote

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The French government is facing a crisis as Prime Minister Michel Barnier is expected to be ousted in a no-confidence vote set for Wednesday. This political turmoil puts pressure on President Emmanuel Macron, as Barnier is likely to become the shortest-serving prime minister in modern French history. The situation follows recent diplomatic efforts by Macron, including sending Barnier to Beijing to negotiate on trade issues.
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- France’s Prime Minister Loses No-Confidence Vote and Is Expected to Resign The New York Times
- No-confidence vote may bring the collapse of the French government The Washington Post
- France government collapses again after prime minister forced out USA TODAY
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