French prime minister resigning after parliament's no-confidence vote
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier is resigning after a no-confidence vote by lawmakers, fueling concern over a "new era of political instability."
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French lawmakers oust prime minister
France's lawmakers voted on a no-confidence motion that forced Prime Minister Michel Barnier to resign on Wednesday. President Emmanuel Macron now faces pressure to select the country's new head of Parliament. CBS News correspondent Elaine Cobbe reports.
French lawmakers pass no-confidence vote to oust prime minister
France's far-right and left-wing lawmakers joined together to vote a no-confidence motion that forces Prime Minister Michel Barnier to resign.
Inside France's impending no-confidence vote
A no-confidence vote will be held in France Wednesday in a bid to remove French Prime Minister Michel Barnier after Barnier tried to force through a budget bill without a vote. CBS News reporter Elaine Cobbe has more.
France holding no-confidence vote on Barnier
French lawmakers will vote Wednesday on a no-confidence motion to oust Prime Minister Michel Barnier, three months after Barnier was appointed by President Emmanuel Macron. CBS News' Elaine Cobbe has more.
The first look inside Notre Dame after the fire
The world is getting its first look inside Paris' iconic Notre Dame Cathedral, nearly six years after it was ravaged by a fire. French President Emmanuel Macron took a televised tour Friday of the stunning new interior, eight days ahead of its official reopening.
Notre Dame cathedral rebuilt more than 5 years after devastating fire
French President Emmanuel Macron has told workers who revived Paris' iconic, fire-ravaged Notre Dame cathedral, that they "achieved what was thought impossible."
World leaders react to Trump election victory
U.S. allies and adversaries are reacting to President-elect Donald Trump's incoming return to power. That includes the head of NATO, who congratulated Trump on his victory despite his past criticism of the military alliance. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more on world leaders' reactions.
Biden meets with European allies in Berlin, says West must keep aiding Ukraine
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France announces new center-right government 2 months after elections
The 39-member Cabinet includes primarily ministers from French President Emmanuel Macron's centrist alliance and the conservative Republicans.
French voters prevent far-right majority
A political scramble in France to thwart the rise of right-wing politicians seems to have worked, but the country's parliament is at a virtual standstill. Angela Charlton, Western Europe news director for the Associated Press, joins CBS News to discuss what's next for the French government.
France facing political paralysis
A left-wing alliance beat back a far-right surge in France on Sunday, winning the most seats in snap legislative elections. But no party came close to reaching a majority in the National Assembly. CBS News correspondent Elaine Cobb joins from Paris with more on what happens next.
What happens next in France after elections?
France's latest legislative election results did not reap a clear majority win for any political party there, leaving the country without a clear choice for prime minister at this time. CBS News' Elaine Cobbe breaks down what's next in France's quest to choose new leaders.
French elections end with no majority party
France's political future is in limbo after no party came away with a majority in the snap elections called by President Emmanuel Macron. CBS News correspondent Elaine Cobbe has more.
Here's what could happen next after France's national election
The 2024 French election results were no big win for far-right, but the next steps are unclear. Here's what could happen.
French leftists win most seats in elections, near-final results show
French President Emmanuel Macron took a huge gamble in dissolving parliament and calling for the elections after his centrists were trounced in European elections on June 9.
Final push ahead of pivotal French legislative elections
There are 577 seats in the National Assembly, the lower house of parliament. Just 76 deputies were elected with an outright majority in the first round so the majority of seats are still up for grabs.
Why is the far-right making gains in France?
In early June, French President Emmanuel Macron called for surprise parliamentary elections in France as a direct response to the success of right-wing candidates in the European Parliament election. Macron hoped French voters would reject the far-right, but so far that hope has backfired. Max Bergmann, director of the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News to discuss what the first round of French elections says about the direction of the country, and the future of President Macron.
France's far-right takes lead in snap election
France's far-right party, National Rally, took a strong lead in the first round of the country's legislative elections, according to polling projections. CBS News' Eliane Cobbe is in Paris and breaks down the reaction.
First round of French parliamentary elections
Voters in France have stunned President Emmanuel Macron with a historic defeat in the first round of voting for a new parliament. Macron's centrist party finished third, behind supporters of the left and right, with Marine Le Pen's far-right party taking first place. The second and final round of voting takes place next Sunday. CBS News foreign correspondent Elaine Cobb has more from Paris.
Macron calls on French voters to thwart far-right in election round-two
First-round French election results show massive gains for far-right, drawing a warning of a possible "very dangerous" outcome for Europe.
France's far right takes lead in first round of high-stakes elections
Many French voters are frustrated about inflation and other economic concerns, as well as President Emmanuel Macron's leadership.
What to know as voters cast ballots in French snap election
The first of two rounds in the 2024 French parliamentary election is about to get underway. Here's a look at the trends, and what's at stake.
Seine remains contaminated ahead of Olympics
A nasty controversy is brewing in Olympic waters with one month until the Paris opening ceremony. Les Carpenter, Olympics reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBS News to explain why the city's iconic Seine River is still falling short of the requirements needed before athletes dive in.
France holds election amid far-right rise
France is facing a political reckoning after far-right parties emerged from the European Parliament election earlier this month with more power than ever before. AP Western Europe news director Angela Charlton joins to discuss.
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SNAP recipients say they're ready to scrimp amid food-stamp fight
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King Charles wants brother Andrew stripped of his final military title
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