The French government is on the brink of collapse as MPs prepare to vote on a motion of no confidence in Michel Barnier later today. France’s left and right-wing parties united to bring forward two motions against the French prime minister earlier this week after he used a rare constitutional power to force through his budget.

French lawmakers will vote Wednesday on a no-confidence motion that is widely expected to oust the government of Prime Minister Michel Barnier, as the country grapples with a deepening political crisis and massive budget deficit.

President Emmanuel Macron completed his state visit to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday as France's government faced being ousted in a no-confidence vote.Macron flew out after viewing the ancient AlUla heritage site,

France is facing the prospect of the collapse of its government amid a row over how to tackle the country’s large budget deficit.

A vote by the lower house of Parliament could force the prime minister to resign, leaving his budget legislation in limbo.

The French government is on the brink of a collapse as the Parliament sets to vote on a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Michel Barnier, which can pl

President Emmanuel Macron said he thinks the French government can survive a no-confidence vote on Wednesday, when the far-right party of Marine Le Pen is expected to join forces with a left-wing coalition to topple the administration.

Prime Minister Michel Barnier enraged both the far-left and far-right opposition after pushing through a controversial budget without a parliamentary vote.