French PM Michel Barnier Faces Historic No-Confidence Vote Amid Government Turmoil
TL;DR Summary
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier is expected to lose a no-confidence vote in the National Assembly, leading to the collapse of his government. Barnier, appointed by President Emmanuel Macron just 90 days ago, used special powers to pass the 2025 budget without parliamentary support, angering both the left-wing New Popular Front and the far-right National Rally. With both factions set to vote against him, Barnier's government is unlikely to survive. If the vote passes, Macron will need to appoint a new prime minister, a process that could take weeks.
- Why is French PM Michel Barnier set to lose a no-confidence vote? BBC.com
- France’s government looks on the brink of collapse. What’s next? The Associated Press
- How a first no-confidence vote since 1962 can make Michel Barnier shortest serving PM of France The Indian Express
- France’s Prime Minister Could Be Forced to Resign This Week. Here’s What Could Happen Next. The New York Times
- No-confidence vote may bring the collapse of the French government The Washington Post
Reading Insights
Total Reads
0
Unique Readers
1
Time Saved
3 min
vs 4 min read
Condensed
86%
658 → 89 words
Want the full story? Read the original article
Read on BBC.com