France's government collapses after the prime minister loses a confidence vote
Legislators toppled France's government in a confidence vote, a new crisis for Europe's second-largest economy. Prime Minister François Bayrou was ousted overwhelmingly in a 364-194 vote against him.
Legislators toppled France's government in a confidence vote, a new crisis for Europe's second-largest economy. Prime Minister François Bayrou was ousted overwhelmingly in a 364-194 vote against him.
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