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French PM Michel Barnier's government loses confidence vote


Published on 2024-12-04 22:32:24 - Brian Stokes
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  • French Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government has lost a confidence vote in the National Assembly, deepening a political crisis and raising questions about the country's budget for next year. A total of 331 legislators in France's 577-seat lower house of parliament on Wednesday voted to remove Barnier's centrist minority government,

The French government, led by Prime Minister Michel Barnier, has lost a confidence vote in the National Assembly, resulting in a significant political upheaval. This vote of no confidence was initiated by opposition parties following a controversial pension reform bill that raised the retirement age from 62 to 64. Despite the government's efforts to push through the reform, the vote saw an unexpected coalition of left-wing, centrist, and some right-wing legislators coming together, leading to the government's defeat. This outcome has triggered a period of political instability, with calls for new elections and potential changes in the government's structure. The loss of confidence has also raised questions about the future of the pension reform and the stability of Barnier's administration.

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