French Government collapses in no-confidence vote

The French Government faced a collapse after losing a no-confidence vote in Parliament, plunging the country into political chaos.

The motion was triggered by the opposition to controversial reforms proposed by the ruling party. Under Article 49 of the French Constitution, the loss of confidence necessitates the resignation of the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.

President Emmanuel Macron may either appoint a new government or dissolve Parliament, leading to fresh elections. Legal experts highlight this as a critical test of France’s constitutional mechanisms, emphasizing the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches in times of political instability.