No-Confidence Vote

No-Confidence Vote Shakes France: Why Michel Barnier’s Government Collapsed

05 Dec 2024

In a dramatic turn of events yesterday, the French parliament passed a vote of no-confidence in Prime Minister Michel Barnier, forcing him into resignation, and the balance of the cabinet went out in his wake. It's the first time since 1962 that such a motion of no-confidence has forced the...

French Government Faces Collapse As No-Confidence Votes Loom Amid Political Crisis

04 Dec 2024

French lawmakers are set to vote on no-confidence motions today, with the government of Prime Minister Michel Barnier facing an almost certain ousting. This marks the first time in over 60 years that a French government will be removed by a no-confidence vote, deepening the country's ongoing political turmoil. Despite...

France Faces Political and Budget Crises: What’s Next?

03 Dec 2024

The Barnier government is in serious danger of collapse. It is a minority government, and both far-right and left-wing opposition parties now have enough support to bring it down. Le Pen’s Growing Pressure Marine Le Pen’s National Rally (RN) is ramping up pressure on Barnier. They are demanding specific changes...