French Government Facing A No-Confidence Vote Over Pension Reforms Amid Nationwide Protests

 

CNBC: France’s Macron faces no-confidence vote as protestors arrested, refinery strikes continue 

* The government of French President Emmanuel Macron faces a no-confidence vote Monday afternoon. 

* If the no-confidence vote fails, a bill which will see the retirement age rise from 62 to 64 for most workers by 2030 will go through. If the vote passes, Macron will either appoint a fresh government with a new prime minister or dissolve parliament, triggering new elections. 

* Ongoing strikes and protests over the bill have rocked the country. 

The government of French President Emmanuel Macron faces a no-confidence vote Monday afternoon, as furious opposition lawmakers contest his decision to force changes to the pension system through parliament without a poll.

Two no-confidence motions have been filed — one by a coalition of centrist and left-wing parties, and a second by the far-right National Rally, which is expected to also back the former. 

Analysts told CNBC on Friday that Macron’s opponents were unlikely to reach the required 287 out of 577 votes. 

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WNU Editor: The expectation is that the government will survive this no-confidence vote. But the protests and strikes will continue. 

French Government Facing A No-Confidence Vote Over Pension Reforms Amid Nationwide Protests  

France pension reform: Macron's government faces no confidence vote -- BBC  

French government fights to survive 2 no-confidence motions -- AP  

Macron's government faces 'moment of truth' over pension reform -- Reuters  

Macron faces no-confidence votes amid nationwide protests -- Politico