France's government collapses | New crisis for Macron

Michael Barnier has become the shortest-serving French prime minister in modern history as opposition parties have ousted his government in a historic no-confidence vote – which hands president Emmanuel Macron a fresh political crisis.

Mr Barnier's government is the first to be forced out by such a vote in more than 60 years, with the trigger being a clash over the country's budget for next year, after a majority of 331 voted in support of the motion to remove him. A minimum of 288 were needed.

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[tylektsarran]

If you think government can fix problems caused by government, you have a lot to learn about history.

[llc]

Oh dear. So much political
Turmoil all around the globe!

[madcowlive]

i wouldnt call that a collapse of government.

[LesguidancesdeKate]

When psychopaths govern... we've had enough of Macron and the new world order ! ...

[justchecking]

I see all British people talking trash about France! Have you noticed England? British people are leaving England in big numbers

[monicawarren]

It's going to be a domino effect.

[bigalonwheels]

Very difficult to determine what damage could be done to such a complicated government. I see more issues with the system than the people that make it up

[adamumagpire]

Starmer in the UK and Trudeau in china*cough* I mean Canada...the world is finally waking up to these tyrants...

[harleygreene]

Who did not see this on the horizon 5 months ago ?

[jamesdefrancesco]

I'd rather be "right" than wrong.

[nicolenims]

They lived of free African mines now that they have been kicked out, see what's happening

[Coats]

The world needs to break its dirty habit of voting for rich people who are only interested in enriching themselves further through insider stock trading or lobbying. They have shown through ALL parties they do not care for the common person.

[CAL-zqdk]

Barnier has become use to EU sylte government, no democratic norms, just appointed people running the show .

[jayceecee]

This sounds like some kind of documentary.

[WTHH]

West have lived a luxury life for too long without keeping their eye on their budget and affordability.

[zorrofox]

As an American, I say Haha haha! Trump 2024!

[tydmexp]

quelles nouvelles politiques ont été mises en œuvre par le président macron pour augmenter le développement de son pays ?

[danielgalaviz]

Macarróni is a moron almost as bad as as the sleepy one.

[superalessandro]

Italy literally doubled the political instability and gave it to next country. It's so funny that now that italy has the first ever government that is stable since 1947 while everyone now is facing political instability.

[grinderthree]

Remember when that guy slapped Manny..and when the kid called manny..Manny. the united states does. And we still laughing