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France Faces Political Turmoil As Government Faces No-Confidence Vote

France's minority government faces collapse amid a no-confidence vote, stirring political turmoil and financial concerns.

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French government teeters on brink of collapse as no-confidence vote looms

Administration of Michel Barnier likely to fall after far-left and far-right opponents table motions

The Guardian - UK

French no-confidence motion: Is PM Barnier’s government about to fall?

French lawmakers introduced a vote of no-confidence against Michel Barnier’s administration over a budget dispute.

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France Risks Fresh Political Crisis In No-confidence Vote

France on Tuesday braced for new political turmoil as opposition lawmakers prepared to back a no-confidence motion this week that risks toppling the government of Prime Minister Michel Barnier after just three months in office.

International Business Times

Stock market Santa rally underway; South Korean won hits two-year low as martial law declared – as it happened

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The Guardian - UK

Stock Index Futures Tread Water Ahead of U.S. JOLTs Report and Fed Speak

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are up +0.01%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ24) are down -0.01% this morning as market participants braced for the latest reading on U.S. job openings while also awaiting comments from Federal Reserve officials.

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Michel Barnier defends budget in TV interview as government faces no confidence vote on Wednesday – as it happened

Minority government of prime minister faces near-certain defeat in a no-confidence vote that could spark crisis

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Asian Markets Mixed After US-China Chip Move, Euro Hit By France Woes

Asian traders shifted tentatively Tuesday as they battled to track another record on Wall Street owing to fresh China-US worries, while the euro extended losses on concerns of political and economic upheaval in France.

International Business Times

Morning Mail: voters mark Labor down on housing, Hague hears climate case, News Corp’s gas-splash ‘exclusive’

Guardian Essential poll shows government ranked badly for action on housing and wages; some supporters criticise president’s pardon for his son

The Guardian - AU

France's government close to collapse as Michel Barnier faces no-confidence vote

Far-right and left-wing politicians have backed a no-confidence motion against French Prime Minister Michel Barnier

Evening Standard

What will happen if France’s government loses no-confidence vote?

Decision to push through budget has led to censure motions from left and far-right that could trigger fresh political crisis

The Guardian - UK

French government on verge of collapse as PM Barnier faces no-confidence vote

Michel Barnier tells MPs they face a ‘moment of truth’ after both the left and the far right lodge motions to bring down the government

The Independent UK

French Lawmakers Table No-Confidence Motion Against Prime Minister Barnier

French PM Barnier faces no-confidence motion over budget, risking government collapse. Opposition from far-right and left-wing challenges fiscal policies.

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French PM triggers political crisis by forcing budget through parliament

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier used Article 49.3 of the constitution on Monday to force his 2025 social security budget through parliament without a vote. The move, intended to bypass the opposition, has triggered a no-confidence motion that could topple the government.

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Latin Times

Asian Stocks Rise After China Data, Paris Equities And Euro Sink

Traders began the month on the front foot after a rollercoaster ride since Donald Trump's re-election and warning that he will hit China, Canada and Mexico with hefty tariffs.

International Business Times

French PM Risks Tumbling In Hostile Parliament Vote

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier faces the biggest risk yet of being deposed by a hostile National Assembly as his government presents Monday a social security financing plan that has the opposition up in arms.

Radio France Internationale

France's PM risks tumbling in hostile parliament vote

France's Prime Minister Michel Barnier faces the biggest risk yet of being deposed by a hostile parliament as his government presents Monday a social security financing plan that has the opposition up in arms.

International Business Times

Asian Markets Rise As China Data Provides Hope But Euro Struggles

Equities rose across Asia on Monday following another record day on Wall Street, with traders also cheered by data suggesting China's economic malaise is showing signs of easing.

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Radio France Internationale

France's budget battle offers Le Pen a reprieve as court decision looms

Marine Le Pen, the leader of France's far-right National Rally (RN), is turning her attention back to politics after a challenging legal ordeal. A verdict regarding allegations of misused European Parliament funds won't be announced until 31 March, giving her a temporary reprieve from legal scrutiny.

The Guardian - UK

Why has France’s austerity budget caused a political storm?

Country is at risk of fresh turmoil with its government on the brink amid soaring sovereign borrowing costs

The Guardian - UK

French PM abandons electricity tax rise amid pressure from far right

Michel Barnier makes concession over budget but may still face confidence vote

International Business Times

France Says Ready For Budget Concessions To Avert 'Storm'

The French government is ready to offer concessions to parliament to pass its budget, the finance minister said Thursday, in a standoff which is causing market turbulence and risks bringing down the government of Prime Minister Michel Barnier.

International Business Times

French Govt Ready For Budget Concessions To Avoid Financial 'Storm'

The French government is ready to offer concessions to parliament to get through its budget, the finance minister said Thursday, in a standoff which is causing market turbulence and risks bringing down the government of Prime Minister Michel Barnier.

Radio France Internationale

French government still shaky as lawmakers compromise on budget bill

A commission of Senators and members of the National Assembly have hashed out a compromise 2025 budget that, if passed by the both full assemblies, could avoid the government having to force the bill through without a vote. But far right and leftist lawmakers, who disagree with many of the…

The Guardian - UK

French sovereign borrowing costs rise to highest premium in 12 years

Government faces risk of collapse over planned austerity budget

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