French Government Faces Make-or-Break Vote
French lawmakers stirred up a potential government shake-up on Monday. They introduced a no-confidence motion targeting Prime Minister Michel Barnier. This move could lead to the far-right party taking the helm. The trigger? Barnier's 2025 budget plan, which includes hefty tax hikes and spending cuts. He aimed to tackle France's high deficit, projected to hit 6. 1% o...