The Latest Breaking News from Michel Barnier

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.

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.