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French Government Falls After Prime Minister Loses No-Confidence Vote

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Source: POLITICO Europe
French Government Falls After Prime Minister Loses No-Confidence Vote
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The French government is facing a crisis as Prime Minister Michel Barnier is expected to be ousted in a no-confidence vote set for Wednesday. This political turmoil puts pressure on President Emmanuel Macron, as Barnier is likely to become the shortest-serving prime minister in modern French history. The situation follows recent diplomatic efforts by Macron, including sending Barnier to Beijing to negotiate on trade issues.

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  1. French government collapses as Barnier loses no-confidence vote  POLITICO Europe
  2. French government toppled in no-confidence vote brought by opposition  CNBC
  3. France’s Prime Minister Loses No-Confidence Vote and Is Expected to Resign  The New York Times
  4. No-confidence vote may bring the collapse of the French government  The Washington Post
  5. France government collapses again after prime minister forced out  USA TODAY

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