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French Government collapses as Michel Barnier loses historic no confidence vote


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Published in Politics and Government on Thursday, December 5th 2024 at 1:44 GMT by London Evening Standard   Print publication without navigation

  • MPs vote to oust Mr Barnier after just a few months in the job, the first time a French government has been toppled this way in more than 60 years

Michel Barnier, the former EU Brexit negotiator and current French Foreign Affairs Minister, has lost a no-confidence vote in the French government. This vote was initiated by opposition parties following widespread protests against President Emmanuel Macron's pension reform plans, which aim to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64. Despite the vote, which was largely symbolic, Barnier and the government remain in office as the motion did not garner enough support to force a resignation. The political atmosphere in France has been tense, with significant public demonstrations and strikes occurring in response to the proposed changes. This event underscores the ongoing political and social unrest in France regarding pension reforms.

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