French government faces no-confidence vote

The World

France’s prime minister is facing a no-confidence vote after pushing through a controversial budget. Prime Minister Michel Barnier bypassed parliament to enact a budget, saying it was necessary for “stability.” But sharp backlash against the move means a no-confidence vote could topple Barnier’s government as soon as Wednesday. Host Marco Werman explains.

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