France: Government of PM Michel Barnier faces no-confidence vote

The French government is facing a no-confidence vote after Prime Minister Michel Barnier pushed through budget measures without parliamentary approval. LIf the measure passes on Wednesday, as is expected, it would mark…

France: Prime minister Michel Barnier faces vote to oust him

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier could be ousted in a no-confidence vote on Wednesday, just three months after being appointed to run the government by President Emmanuel Macron. Opposition parties…

France: Government unstable after PM Michel Barnier forces through budget

France’s minority government is on the brink of collapse after Prime Minister Michel Barnier used special powers to force through his budget without a vote in parliament. Furious opposition parties…