Summary
Michel Barnier's government was toppled by a no-confidence motion combining the left NFP and far-right RN — united only in their opposition to his austerity budget. It was the first successful no-confidence vote in France since 1962, leaving Macron politically isolated and France without a functional budget.
The vote dynamics, Barnier's resignation, and what Macron must now do constitutionally.
Strategic analysis of why RN joined the no-confidence motion and what Le Pen gains politically.
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