French Lawmakers to Vote Wednesday on Toppling Government
- Le Pen’s party says it will support no-confidence motion
- Ministers say government collapse brings financial uncertainty
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French lawmakers will hold a no-confidence vote Wednesday, with far-right leader Marine Le Pen expected to join forces with a left-wing coalition to topple the government.
Prime Minister Michel Barnier used a constitutional mechanism on Monday to force through an unpopular budget, leading to a leftist coalition and Le Pen’s National Rally to call for votes of no confidence.