French Government Faces No-Confidence Vote Over Budget Bill

Prime Minister Michel Barnier pushed a budget bill through the lower house of Parliament without a vote. A no-confidence vote this week could topple him and his cabinet.

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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 - 17h
French government faces vote of no confidence

Yahoo News - 1d
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 - 11m
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 - 7h
French government teeters on brink of collapse as no-confidence vote looms

Coalition of Michel Barnier likely to fall, with Germany in election mode and Trump about to re-enter White House. Europe live – latest updates France is staring into the unknown as the ...
The Guardian - 4h
France’s Prime Minister Could Be Forced to Resign This Week. Here’s What Could Happen Next.

A vote by Parliament could force the prime minister to resign, leaving his budget legislation in limbo.
The New York Times - 7h
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 - 6h