Government Collapse in France

The government of France has fallen for the second time this year, with Prime Minister Michel Barnier facing a vote of no confidence after attempting to push through cuts to social security payments without parliamentary approval. The collapse has left a power vacuum in the EU, with limited options for President Macron to steer the French state.

French Political Standoff Between National Rally and Far-Left

French populist leader Marine Le Pen and her National Rally party threaten a vote of no confidence if President Macron tries to install any leftist government. The deadlock in government has lasted for about a month and a half after elections. Le Pen suggests major decisions could be decided by the French people in referenda.

Columbia University Faculty Calls for Vote of No Confidence in President Over Handling of Protests

A faculty group at Columbia University has called for a vote of no confidence in President Minouche Shafik due to her handling of campus protests involving the NYPD. The protests resulted in the arrest of numerous students and faculty, leading to a militarized lockdown of the campus.