Thu Dec 05 16:09:24 UTC 2024: ## French Government Collapses in No-Confidence Vote, Prime Minister Resigns
**PARIS** – France is facing a political crisis after the government lost a no-confidence vote in the National Assembly, forcing Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne to resign. President Emmanuel Macron has cut short a state visit to Saudi Arabia and is returning to Paris to address the nation. The details surrounding the vote and the next steps for the French government remain unclear, but the unexpected collapse has sent shockwaves through French politics. Further updates are expected following President Macron’s address.
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