Barnier Survives No-Confidence Vote Amid Tensions with Macronist Deputies

Prime Minister Michel Barnier faced a motion of censure and internal discord over budget proposals, highlighting political fragility.

• The motion of censure against Prime Minister Michel Barnier, initiated by the Nouveau Front Populaire, was rejected due to lack of support from the Rassemblement National.
• Barnier's meeting with the Ensemble pour la République group turned tense, with disagreements over proposed budget measures, including tax increases and pension reforms.
• The government's budget plan aims to save 60 billion euros, sparking criticism from both left and right, especially regarding austerity measures.
• Despite surviving the no-confidence vote, Barnier's government remains reliant on the unspoken support of the extreme right, reflecting a precarious political balance.
• Emmanuel Macron's name was met with boos during a recent public event, indicating broader political dissatisfaction and challenges for the current administration.

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