French&nbsp;legislators are expected to&nbsp;hold&nbsp;a&nbsp;vote&nbsp;of&nbsp;no confidence&nbsp;against the government of&nbsp;French&nbsp;Prime&nbsp;Minister&nbsp;Michel&nbsp;Barnier&nbsp;on&nbsp;Wednesday&nbsp;afternoon,&nbsp;parliamentary&nbsp;sources said on&nbsp;Tuesday.

A&nbsp;no-confidence&nbsp;motion tabled by the left-wing alliance is likely to be adopted after the far-right National Rally said it would back it. The debate is set to begin at 4 pm&nbsp;on&nbsp;Wednesday.

Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

French legislators are expected to hold a vote of no confidence against the government of French Prime Minister Michel Barnier on Wednesday afternoon, parliamentary sources said on Tuesday.

French legislators are expected to hold a vote of no confidence against the government of French Prime Minister Michel Barnier on Wednesday afternoon, parliamentary sources said on Tuesday. A no-confidence motion tabled by the left-wing alliance is likely to be adopted after the far-right National Rally said it would back it. The debate is set to begin at 4 pm on Wednesday. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

French MPs to hold no-confidence vote on Wednesday: Report

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier passed the first test of his new government on Tuesday, as a leftist no-confidence motion failed to garner enough votes to bring down his centre-right administration.

President Emmanuel Macron tapped Barnier for the job of prime minister last month after a snap election led to a fractious hung parliament. Barnier's government is weak, propped up by the far right and despised by leftist lawmakers who filed the no-confidence motion last Friday.

The no-confidence motion was always a longshot, as it needed the backing of the far-right National Rally (RN) party to get over the line - a move RN lawmakers had signalled they were unwilling to take.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/france-pm-delivers-key-policy-address-michel-barnier-discusses-immigration-economy-taxation-763967">Watch |&nbsp;France PM Delivers Key Policy Address: Michel Barnier Discusses Immigration, Economy &amp; Taxation</a>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/france-pm-delivers-key-policy-address-michel-barnier-discusses-immigration-economy-taxation-763967/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>
</div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

On Tuesday, 197 lawmakers voted in favour of the motion - well short of the 289 votes that were needed.

"The motion has not been adopted," said Yael Braun-Pivet, speaker and president of the parliament.

All eyes will now turn to Barnier's first budget proposal, due to be unveiled on Thursday and which is likely to include bruising tax hikes and spending cuts totalling some 60 billion euros ($65.9 billion) to bring down an ever-widening deficit.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-witnesses-massive-protests-after-macron-appoints-conservative-barnier-as-pm-756722">Also read |&nbsp;France witnesses massive protests after Macron appoints conservative Barnier as PM</a>

Getting the budget bill approved will be the next stern test of Barnier's nascent term.

After Barnier set out his government's policy blueprint last week, the RN's Marine Le Pen said she wanted "to give a chance" to the prime minister. But she set out red lines, including that any tax increases be offset by increased spending power for the lower and middle classes.

Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier passed the first test of his new government on Tuesday, as a leftist no-confidence motion failed to garner enough votes to bring down his centre-right administration.

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier passed the first test of his new government on Tuesday, as a leftist no-confidence motion failed to garner enough votes to bring down his centre-right administration. President Emmanuel Macron tapped Barnier for the job of prime minister last month after a snap election led to a fractious hung parliament. Barnier's government is weak, propped up by the far right and despised by leftist lawmakers who filed the no-confidence motion last Friday. The no-confidence motion was always a longshot, as it needed the backing of the far-right National Rally (RN) party to get over the line - a move RN lawmakers had signalled they were unwilling to take. Watch | France PM Delivers Key Policy Address: Michel Barnier Discusses Immigration, Economy & Taxation × On Tuesday, 197 lawmakers voted in favour of the motion - well short of the 289 votes that were needed. "The motion has not been adopted," said Yael Braun-Pivet, speaker and president of the parliament. All eyes will now turn to Barnier's first budget proposal, due to be unveiled on Thursday and which is likely to include bruising tax hikes and spending cuts totalling some 60 billion euros ($65.9 billion) to bring down an ever-widening deficit. Also read | France witnesses massive protests after Macron appoints conservative Barnier as PM Getting the budget bill approved will be the next stern test of Barnier's nascent term. After Barnier set out his government's policy blueprint last week, the RN's Marine Le Pen said she wanted "to give a chance" to the prime minister. But she set out red lines, including that any tax increases be offset by increased spending power for the lower and middle classes. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

French PM Barnier passes first hurdle as opposition's no-confidence motion fails

In June, French President Emmanuel Macron gambled by calling for snap elections. The result has left France in limbo- with a fragmented Parliament, no clear majority and no clear way out of the political crisis.

France Parliament faces real test: 2025 budget; Citizens ask 'is France governable?'

In June, French President Emmanuel Macron gambled by calling for a snap elections. The result has left France in a limbo- with a fragmented Parliament, no clear majority and no clear way out of the political crisis. What does this mean for Macron's political future?

France: Macron's position amid hung Parliament & Leftist PM candidate, what's next?

French President Emmanuel Macron’s dog Nemo stars in the video plea calling on people to adopt with caution over Christmas.

Nemo, a black Labrador-Griffin mix, was a rescue dog who Macron and his wife Brigitte reportedly adopted in 2017.

Wagging his tail,&nbsp;his barks helpfully subtitled in the Facebook video-the president's four-legged companion tells viewers that 10,000 animals are abandoned every year in France.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australias-grumpiest-cat-chester-labelled-demonic-finds-a-new-home-351896" hreflang="en">Australia’s grumpiest cat Chester labelled 'demonic' finds a new home</a>

"So, at Christmas, adopt them. But adopt with awareness," Nemo says.&nbsp;

France's parliament will debate a pet adoption bill to combat animal cruelty in January, the text adds, envisaging roughly 20 million euros ($24 million) to improve animal rescue centres.

Nemo says in the video, "Mistreatment will be more heavily punished. Because your pet is part of your family. He is counting on you."

“Like me, 100,000 animals are abandoned every year So, at Christmas, adopt them. But adopt with awareness!"

The presidential couple collected Nemo from an animal refuge in Hermeray, on the western outskirts of Paris.&nbsp;

Nemo was named after Captain Nemo of the Nautilus submarine in the Jules Verne classic "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea", reportedly among Macron's favourite novels -- and regularly greets foreign leaders with the president.

Animal rescue centres around the world have reported sky-rocketing numbers of adoptions and fostering during the coronavirus pandemic as millions spend more time at home.

French President Emmanuel Macron’s dog Nemo stars in the video plea calling on people to adopt with caution over Christmas. Nemo, a black Labrador-Griffin mix, was a rescue dog who Macron and his wife Brigitte reportedly adopted in 2017.

French President Emmanuel Macron’s dog Nemo stars in the video plea calling on people to adopt with caution over Christmas. Nemo, a black Labrador-Griffin mix, was a rescue dog who Macron and his wife Brigitte reportedly adopted in 2017. Wagging his tail, his barks helpfully subtitled in the Facebook video-the president's four-legged companion tells viewers that 10,000 animals are abandoned every year in France. Also read: Australia’s grumpiest cat Chester labelled 'demonic' finds a new home "So, at Christmas, adopt them. But adopt with awareness," Nemo says. France's parliament will debate a pet adoption bill to combat animal cruelty in January, the text adds, envisaging roughly 20 million euros ($24 million) to improve animal rescue centres. Nemo says in the video, "Mistreatment will be more heavily punished. Because your pet is part of your family. He is counting on you." “Like me, 100,000 animals are abandoned every year So, at Christmas, adopt them. But adopt with awareness!" The presidential couple collected Nemo from an animal refuge in Hermeray, on the western outskirts of Paris. Nemo was named after Captain Nemo of the Nautilus submarine in the Jules Verne classic "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea", reportedly among Macron's favourite novels -- and regularly greets foreign leaders with the president. Animal rescue centres around the world have reported sky-rocketing numbers of adoptions and fostering during the coronavirus pandemic as millions spend more time at home.

Emmanuel Macron's dog Nemo stars in video asking people for sensible pet adoption

France Parliament declares State health emergency in this pandemic situation. Lockdown in France, Spain and Italy may extend for two weeks more.

France Declares State Health Emergency

france-parliament

France Parliament, News on France Parliament, stories on France Parliament, articles on France Parliament, France Parliament stories at Wion, France Parliament news, France Parliament latest news