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​French Prime Minister Michel Barnier reacts during the result of the vote on the first motion of no-confidence against the French government, in Paris, France, on Dec. 4, 2024.
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Lawmakers vote to oust French government

For the first time since 1962, the National Assembly, France’s lower (and more powerful) house of parliament, has voted to oust a government. Prime Minister Michel Barnier is out.

Members of parliament hold placards after the result of the vote on the first motion of no-confidence against the French government at the National Assembly in Paris, France, March 20, 2023.
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Boris Johnson narrowly escapes defeat
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Boris Johnson narrowly escapes defeat

Conservative lawmakers in the UK held a no-confidence vote on Monday to determine the political fate of their embattled prime minister and party leader, Boris Johnson. Johnson came out on top, but only just. He now emerges with diminished political strength as a result.