French Prime Minister Michel Barnier is bracing for a no-confidence vote this week, a political numeration poised to fall his delicate federalgovernment and sendout shockwaves throughout the eurozone
ByTHOMAS ADAMSON Associated Press
December 2, 2024, 12: 03 PM
PARIS — PARIS (AP) — French Prime Minister Michel Barnier is bracing for a no-confidence vote this week, a political numeration practically specific to fall his vulnerable federalgovernment and sendout shockwaves throughout the eurozone.
Barnier on Monday conjuredup a seldom utilized constitutional system to push through the controversial 2025 budgetplan without parliamentary approval, arguing it was vital to keep “stability” inthemiddleof deep political departments.
The relocation rightaway drew sharp reaction, with Marine Le Pen’s reactionary National Rally and the leftist New Popular Front both filing no-confidence movements in action, setting the phase for a vote as early as Wednesday that might see Barnier’s ouster.
The looming face-off unfolds versus the background of a fractured National Assembly, left in chaos after June’s breeze elections provided no clear bulk.
President Emmanuel Macron had turned to Bar