France's Macron faces no-confidence vote over pension reform controversy.

The French government faces a vote of no-confidence after opposition parties issued motions against the bill to change the retirement age from 62 to 64, which was backed by President Emmanuel Macron. The protests have caused disruptions across French social sectors, including sanitation services, transportation, and energy, marking unrest not seen since the 2018 Yellow Vest Protests over high gas prices. If the vote of no-confidence fails, the bill will become law, but if the motions pass, Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne will be forced to resign, and Macron's presidency will likely be marred by the incident through his tenure, which will conclude in 2027.