Barnier ‘method’ at risk in raucous French parliament

Premier’s diplomatic skills run out of rope with far-right opposition

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French government faces no-confidence vote over Barnier's austerity budget

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier is bracing for a no-confidence vote this week, a political reckoning poised to topple his fragile government and send shockwaves across the eurozone
ABC News - 1d
French government teeters after PM Barnier forces through budget

Michel Barnier is unlikely to survive a no-confidence vote, tabled by left and far-right parties.
BBC News - 1d
French lawmakers to hold no-confidence vote against embattled Barnier government on Wednesday

The motion will be debated at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, expected to be followed by a vote later in the evening.
CNBC - 20h
Michel Barnier defends budget in TV interview as government faces no confidence vote on Wednesday – live

Minority government of prime minister faces near-certain defeat in a no-confidence vote that could spark crisis. The Libertés, indépendants, outre-mer et territoires (Liberties, Independents, ...
The Guardian - 12h
After months of dysfunction and miscommunication, is the Starmer method finally working? | Rafael Behr

The prime minister won’t learn charisma, but he has a record of going places by doggedly clearing the obstacles in his way. If Rishi Sunak had clung to power until the very end of the five-year ...
The Guardian - 15h
Barnier to face no-confidence vote on Wednesday

French government likely to fall after just 3 months in office over PM’s attempt to force through budget measures
Financial Times - 19h
Kenyan banks risk collapse over proposed law

Yahoo News - 17h
England’s environment watchdog told to review risk from lead mines

Government-ordered report comes after FT investigation into impact of toxic metal on human health
Financial Times - 1d
Trump's Threat Over an Imaginary Currency Risks Backfiring on the U.S. Dollar

After his 100% tariffs warning to Brics nations, some economists say the president-elect risks accelerating the pursuit of alternatives to the greenback.
The Wall Street Journal - 18h