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French Government collapses as Michel Barnier loses historic no confidence vote

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.

Read the Full London Evening Standard Article at:
[ https://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/michel-barnier-loses-no-confidence-vote-france-government-emmanuel-macron-b1198148.html ]