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France plunges into political crisis as Barnier's government ousted

France plunges into political crisis as Barnier's government ousted


Published on 2024-12-04 22:31:33 - Brian Stokes, N@N
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  • French Prime Minister Michel Barnier's three-month-old minority government was toppled on Wednesday evening in a no-confidence motion supported by left-wing and far-right lawmakers. The collapse, which was precipitated by a fight over Barnier's austerity budget,

The article from MSN discusses a significant political upheaval in France where Prime Minister Barnier's government was ousted following a no-confidence vote in the National Assembly. This unexpected political crisis was triggered by widespread dissatisfaction with Barnier's handling of economic reforms, particularly his pension reform plan which proposed raising the retirement age. The vote saw an unusual coalition of left-wing parties, centrists, and even some members of Barnier's own conservative party, leading to his government's collapse. President Macron now faces the challenge of appointing a new Prime Minister amidst ongoing protests and economic instability. The situation has raised concerns about France's political stability and its ability to implement necessary economic changes, with potential implications for the broader European Union.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-ca/politics/government/france-plunges-into-political-crisis-as-barnier-s-government-ousted/ar-AA1vhxGI ]
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