French PM Michel Barnier resigns after losing no-confidence vote

Macron seeks new PM as special budget bill is introduced to avoid government 'shutdown'

Outgoing French PM Michel Barnier's cabinet held its last meeting Wednesday, proposing a "special bill" to maintain government operations into 2025. The bill will be debated next week.

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

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