Decision to push through budget has led to censure motions from left and far-right that could trigger fresh political crisis
- French government faces no-confidence vote on Wednesday
France’s centre-right prime minister, Michel Barnier, has told parliament that he will push the government’s proposed social security budget through parliament without a vote, using a constitutional measure known as article 49.3.
The decision means France’s government will face a vote of confidence from opposition parties, very likely on Wednesday, and could be toppled by the end of the week. Here’s a brief guide to how it happened – and what may come next.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/dec/02/what-will-happen-if-france-government-loses-no-confidence-vote-michel-barnier
Author : Jon Henley Europe correspondent
Publish date : 2024-12-02 16:43:34
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