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,

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

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

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.