Barnier makes last-ditch effort to prevent government collapse

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French government led by right-wing Prime Minister Michel Barnier is on the brink of collapse after opposition parties announced a push for a vote of no confidence over a social security budget dispute.
Aljazeera
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A standoff over an austerity budget, which has caused jitters on financial markets, follows permanent tension since the 73-year-old was appointed by President Emmanuel Macron in September.
Gulf News
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On Monday, Barnier, who lacks a majority in the National Assembly — the lower house of the French parliament — activated the controversial Article 49.3 of the French Constitution to pass his social security plan for next year without a vote.
Saudi Gazette
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The move, which has backfired spectacularly, has pushed the French minority government - and Mr Barnier's role as leader of it - to the brink of collapse.
Daily Express

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