"The government of French Prime Minister Michel Barnier is facing collapse after right- and left-wing parties have promised to put forward a no-confidence vote against it amid a budget dispute."
"His concession was a last-ditch effort to keep the government's financial plan on track and remain in office. But Le Pen said her party's demands on the budget were not met and accused Barnier of failing to listen to political groups opposed to the bill."
"Barnier then activated a provision of the French Constitution Article 49.3 to push his budget through the National Assembly without a vote. He defended his decision and called on French lawmakers not to plunge the country into crisis."
"A vote of no confidence is now expected as early as Wednesday. If Barnier's government is voted out, it would be the first time French lawmakers have taken such a step in recent history."
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