French PM Michel Barnier Faces Potential Government Collapse Amid Budget Controversy
PARIS — French Prime Minister Michel Barnier is expected to announce on Monday that he will bypass parliamentary approval for his social security budget, according to media reports. This decision paves the way for opposition parties to potentially initiate efforts to topple his government, with a motion of no confidence likely to emerge by Wednesday.
France’s constitution allows the government to enact legislation without parliamentary approval, a mechanism often used in contentious situations. However, this path comes with high political stakes: lawmakers can counter it by filing a motion of no confidence. If the motion succeeds, it not only overturns the legislation but also triggers the resignation of the government.
The anticipated no-confidence vote, expected midweek, could result in Barnier’s government being ousted before the end of the week. Should this occur, the current administration would transition to a caretaker role until a new government is appointed.
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