French government risks collapse in no-confidence vote

French government is likely to topple on Wednesday due to a vote of no confidence against Prime Minister Michel Barnier. This is because opposition parties plan to support the motion, which would make Barnier the second prime minister to be ousted this year. If the motion succeeds, it would be the first time a French government has been removed this way in over 60 years. President Emmanuel Macron will need to appoint a new prime minister, and the event marks the latest issue in a series of problems during Macron's presidency. However, Macron has insisted that he will serve out the rest of his term until 2027.