What to expect in France's political and budget crisis
PARIS (Reuters) -French Prime Minister Michel Barnier faces a no-confidence vote on Wednesday that, if successful - as appears likely, barring any last-gasp turnaround - will leave France at risk of entering 2025 without a government or a budget.
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What's next in France's political and budget crises?
Barnier may decide to press ahead with a regular vote. If the social security budget is shot down, it would go back to the Senate for further negotiations. If it miraculously passes, there are two other major hurdles ahead, with votes on the broader budget scheduled for Dec. 4 and Dec. 18, presenting the same risks for Barnier.
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