Prime Minister Michel Barnier resigns after vote of no-confidence passes Parliament
The French National Assembly passed a vote of no-confidence on Wednesday, effectively collapsing the current government.
331 members voted in favor of the motion, exceeding the 288 votes needed.
The vote means that Prime Minister Michel Barnier is expected to resign just a mere three months into holding his position.
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French Prime Minister Michel Barnier arrives at Impact PME, a gathering of small and medium-sized businesses, to give a speech on November 28, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Remon Haazen/Getty Images)
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