French parliament topples PM Barnier's government in no-confidence vote

France's parliament voted to oust the government of French Prime Minister Michel Barnier in a no-confidence vote Wednesday evening. The left-wing New Popular Front alliance and far-right National Rally party both vowed to topple Barnier's government after he pushed an unpopular social security budget bill through parliament without a vote. President Emmanuel Macron's office said he will address the nation Thursday evening.

Dec 4, 2024 - 17:00
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French parliament topples PM Barnier's government in no-confidence vote
France's parliament voted to oust the government of French Prime Minister Michel Barnier in a no-confidence vote Wednesday evening. The left-wing New Popular Front alliance and far-right National Rally party both vowed to topple Barnier's government after he pushed an unpopular social security budget bill through parliament without a vote. President Emmanuel Macron's office said he will address the nation Thursday evening.