French Government Falls as No-Confidence Vote Ousts Prime Minister
TL;DR
In a historic move, France's National Assembly passed a no-confidence vote against Prime Minister Michel Barnier, forcing his resignation, marking the first such event since 1962. The vote, driven by budget disputes, saw far-right and left-wing lawmakers unite against Barnier's austerity measures. President Emmanuel Macron, who remains in office until 2027, must now appoint a new prime minister amid a deeply divided parliament. The political instability raises concerns about France's economic future and its impact on the Eurozone.
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