English

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier, center, in the National Assembly before French lawmakers vote on a no-confidence motion on Dec. 4, 2024 in Paris.

Video. French politics in turmoil as government ousted in no-confidence vote

Updated: 04/12/2024 - 21:59 GMT+1

The government collapsed after it failed to gather the support of the far-right National Rally party of Marine Le Pen for its budget.

Read full article

Top stories

Now playing Next

Footage shows government buildings on fire in Iran amid ongoing protests

Now playing Next

Latest news bulletin | January 10th, 2026 – Evening

Now playing Next

Repair and reuse: inside Europe’s refurbished tech market

Now playing Next

Demonstrations held in major European cities in solidarity with Iran protests

Now playing Next

At least two people killed and 15 injured in overnight Russian strikes across Ukraine

Now playing Next

Latest news bulletin | January 10th, 2026 – Midday

Now playing Next

Morocco, Senegal roar to AFCON semis

Now playing Next

Latest news bulletin | January 10th, 2026 – Morning

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

More from Europe News

Europe News

Paris to vote ‘No’ on Mercosur, risking major diplomatic setback for Macron

Europe News

Belgium urges EU to use aid as bargaining chip to increase migrant returns

Europe News

European Commission piles up concessions for Paris and Rome hoping to seal Mercosur signature

Europe News

EU seeks closer partnership with Jordan to support Syria with focus on trade and migration

Latest video

USA

US seizes another tanker trying to break Venezuela naval blockade

No Comment

National day of mourning for 40 killed in Crans-Montana fire

No Comment

Minute of silence in Switzerland for victims of Crans-Montana fire

World News

Storm Goretti continues to cause travel mayhem and power outages in northern Europe

Germany

German court begins trial of 'White Tiger' online predator

No Comment

'Death to the Dictator': Iranians chant after a night of protests

Switzerland

Manager of Swiss bar that caught fire killing 40 held in custody

Syria

Europe will do 'everything it can' to support Syria, von der Leyen says

ADVERTISEMENT

No Comment

Russian airstrike on multiple residential buildings in Kyiv leaves 4 dead, 24 injured

Iran

Iran's Khamenei accuses protesters of pleasing Trump amid ongoing unrest

USA

'It may be a choice' between NATO and Greenland, Trump says

No Comment

Aleppo faces new displacement amid Syrian forces and SDF clashes

No Comment

Hundreds protest in Minneapolis over fatal shooting by ICE officer

Space

NASA shortens space station mission due to an astronaut's medical issue in a rare move

Venezuela

Venezuela frees several high-profile opposition figures and activists

No Comment

Storm Goretti hits the UK with strong winds and snow, leaving thousands without power

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT