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

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, ...
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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.
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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
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French government faces vote of no confidence

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Michel Barnier defends budget in TV interview as government faces no confidence vote on Wednesday – live