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Barnier in crisis: French government threatens motion of no confidence!
French MPs are calling for a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister Barnier over a budget dispute. Is the government on the verge of collapse?
Barnier in crisis: French government threatens motion of no confidence!
The French government under Prime Minister Michel Barnier is on the brink of the abyss! A bitter dispute over the welfare budget has galvanized the opposition, and now a no-confidence vote is looming that could shake up France's political landscape. Barnier, the EU's former Brexit negotiator, was appointed to the post by President Emmanuel Macron in September after July elections led to a stalemate in parliament. But now his fate could be sealed!
Two motions of no confidence will be introduced in Parliament on Wednesday. Anger at Barnier is boiling over after he decided to push through the controversial 2025 budget without a vote. This has brought both the left and the right-wing extremist National Rally (RN) onto the scene. Barnier plans $62.8 billion in tax hikes and massive spending cuts to reduce the deficit from 6.1 percent of gross domestic product. Marine Le Pen, the leader of the RN, described Barnier as a threat to the French people and called for a return to reason.
Political turmoil in France
The political situation is tense and experts believe Barnier will be voted out on Wednesday. Jacob Ross, a political analyst, predicts: “If Barnier does not fall, political chaos in France will only be postponed.” President Macron, currently in Saudi Arabia, could be forced to appoint a new prime minister if Barnier fails. Uncertainty about the future of the government could further destabilize the already fragile political situation in France.
The no-confidence vote could put not only Barnier but also Macron in a difficult position. A Barnier resignation would once again upend France's political landscape and could lead to a deadlock as none of the political factions have an absolute majority. The coming days could be decisive for the future of French politics!