What will happen if France’s government loses no-confidence vote?

Decision to push through budget has led to censure motions from left and far-right that could trigger fresh political crisis

French government faces no-confidence vote on Wednesday

France’s centre-right prime minister, Michel Barnier, has told parliament that he will push the government’s proposed social security budget through parliament without a vote, using a constitutional measure known as article 49.3.

The decision means France’s government will face a vote of confidence from opposition parties, very likely on Wednesday, and could be toppled by the end of the week. Here’s a brief guide to how it happened – and what may come next.

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