French Government Collapse After Vote of No-Confidence
The French government collapsed after a vote of no-confidence against Prime Minister Michel Barnier, making him the shortest-serving prime minister in the country's history. Opposition parties like the left-wing alliance NFP and far-right RN opposed Barnier's social security budget for 2025. President Macron faces pressure to appoint a new prime minister quickly to avoid embarrassment during Donald Trump's visit to Paris. The collapse plunges France into political paralysis and economic uncertainty.