Collapse of France’s Government Further Burdens Its Weak Economy
Already struggling with flat growth and a large debt and deficit, the country faces a new period of instability without a functioning government or a budget.
France In Turmoil - Will Barnier’s Government Collapse?
French President Emmanuel Macron will preside over the re-opening of Notre-Dame cathedral, with a number of world leaders present.
No-confidence vote may bring the collapse of the French government
A political crisis in France, weeks after the German government collapse, could leave two of Europe’s most powerful players rudderless at an uncertain moment.
France’s government looks on the brink of collapse. What’s next?
Following the June-July parliamentary elections, the National Assembly, France’s powerful lower house of parliament, is divided into three major blocs: a left-wing coalition known as the New Popular Front, Macron’s centrist allies and the far-right National Rally party. None won an outright majority.
Barnier latest: France government set to collapse as no-confidence vote on PM begins
A vote of no-confidence in French Prime Minister Michel Barnier is taking place at the National Assembly. If the motion is passed, the PM will be ousted and the government will collapse. Watch live scenes from parliament in the stream below.
Uncertain times for France after government collapse
France has fallen back into political turmoil with the collapse of the government. It is a victory of sorts for the far-right and for the coalition of left parties all of which opposed the government under the premiership of former EU Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier. But it will do nothing to resolve France’s problems.
France's prime minister was ousted after losing a confidence vote — here's why
French lawmakers voted Wednesday to oust Prime Minister Michel Barnier in the country's first successful vote of no confidence in more than 60 years.
France’s government on verge of collapse as Macron’s PM faces confidence vote
The French government is on the brink of collapse as MPs prepare to vote on a motion of no confidence in Michel Barnier later today. France’s left and right-wing parties united to bring forward two motions against the French prime minister earlier this week after he used a rare constitutional power to force through his budget.
Collapse of French government raises questions over Ukraine support
PARIS - The fall of France’s government on Dec 4 and the failure to pass a Budget could make it difficult for Paris to ramp up its support for Ukraine, despite President Emmanuel Macron’s repeated promises to help Kyiv for as long as necessary.
French government on verge of political collapse
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government could collapse after three months in power due to a coalition of right- and left-leaning political parties opposing a recent budget move.
France faces months of political instability as government nears collapse
Prime Minister Michel Barnier's minority government's survival has always depended on the indulgence of its enemies.
France plunges into political crisis as Barnier's government ousted
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier's three-month-old minority government was toppled on Wednesday in a no-confidence motion ...
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Marseille building collapse trial exposes negligence in France’s second city
Sixteen people are on trial for involuntary manslaughter, endangerment and providing unsuitable housing conditions after ...