A no-confidence vote against Prime Minister Michel Barnier is set to occur in the French National Assembly. If the vote passes, Barnier's government will collapse just 90 days after his appointment by President Emmanuel Macron. Barnier's use of special powers to push through a budget without parliamentary support has angered opposition parties, making it impossible for him to secure the necessary votes. Despite attempts to rally support, the motion is expected to pass, marking the first government collapse due to a no-confidence vote in France since 1962. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)