French lawmakers oust PM Michel Barnier in no-confidence vote
Wednesday, 4 December 2024 () France's parliament ousted Prime Minister Barnier after just three months. Lawmakers voted no confidence in his government. This historic move followed Barnier's decision to bypass parliament on the budget. The far-right and left united against him. President Macron must now appoint a new prime minister. France faces political instability after June's inconclusive elections.
On December 4, 2024, French PM Michel Barnier was ousted in a no-confidence vote by 331 votes to 246. This marked the first time since 1962 that a French government collapsed due to such a motion. The vote followed Barnier's controversial budget, which sparked opposition from both the left-wing NPF...
France's Prime Minister Michel Barnier is set to be ousted after his social security budget failed to receive backing from Marine Le Pen's National Rally.
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French Prime Minister Michel Barnier used the controversial Article 49.3 of the French Consitution to force the adoption of next year's social security budget plan. In retaliation, opposition parties..
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French Prime Minister Michel Barnier resigned after a historic no-confidence vote ousted his government. This marks the first successful such vote since 1962.... IndiaTimes
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government was ousted after a no-confidence vote spurred by a budget dispute. The far-right and left joined forces to... IndiaTimes
Wednesday, 4 December 2024 ()
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