French Government Ousted in No-Confidence Vote

Prime Minister Michel Barnier was ousted from office after parties from the left and right of French politics united following his controversial forced budget.

The result of the no-confidence vote on Prime Minister Michel Barnier's administration displayed on a screen at the National Assembly in Paris on Dec. 4, 2024, after French MPs voted to oust the government. Alain Jocard/AFP via Getty Images

France’s government was ousted after lawmakers voted in favor of a no-confidence motion on Dec. 4.

The National Assembly passed the no-confidence motion with 331 votes, surpassing the 288-vote simple majority needed.