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French twist: Macron’s premier ousted in no-trust vote. What's next

IndiaTimes Thursday, 5 December 2024 ()
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 oppose Barnier's proposed budget cuts and tax increases. President Macron now faces the challenge of appointing a new prime minister who can navigate a deeply divided parliament and address France's economic woes.
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News video: Historic Vote Removes PM Barnier, Macron’s Authority Weakened as Left & Right Unite Against Him

Historic Vote Removes PM Barnier, Macron’s Authority Weakened as Left & Right Unite Against Him 03:22

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...

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