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French Government Falls as Left and Far-Right Unite in No-Confidence Vote

Dec 4, 2024, 07:32 PM

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government has collapsed after losing a no-confidence vote in parliament with 331 lawmakers supporting the motion. The vote, held on Wednesday, saw left and far-right parties unite to topple Barnier's administration after just three months in office. This marks the first time since 1962 that a French government has been ousted via a no-confidence motion. The political crisis was triggered after Barnier bypassed parliamentary approval for a controversial budget, leaving France without a functioning government or budget as it approaches the new year, plunging the country into deep uncertainty.