French government on edge: Will crucial budget vote end Barnier's leadership?
French minority cabinet fights to stay in power as opposition plans no-confidence vote. With budget deadline approaching fast PM **Michel Barnier** and his team try to prevent government collapse
The French political scene faces a shake-up as opposition groups move to challenge the current administration. Michel Barnierʼs minority government (which works with Emmanuel Macronʼs centrist allies) stands at a cross-roads — facing both a no-confidence vote and a must-pass budget deadline in less than 3 weeks
Cabinet members spoke up about possible nation-wide and global effects: warning that government collapse would create problems for Franceʼs economy and international standing. In a tv-broadcast this tuesday Barnier discussed his cabinets shaky position saying that getting the budget approved is their top-priority
The oppositionʼs push for a no-confidence vote comes at a critical time when the government needs to pass next years budget bill by dec-21. The timing of these events puts extra pressure on Barnierʼs team which already operates with limited parliament support: making every vote count in this high-stakes political game
