The French parliament held a vote of no confidence on Wednesday, and the Barnier government is in jeopardy.

On December 3, Jinshi data, a French MP, will hold a vote of no confidence, and it is expected that the far-right leader Le Pen will join forces with the left-wing alliance to overthrow the government. On Monday, French Prime Minister Barnier used constitutional mechanisms to forcibly pass an unpopular budget, leading to calls for a vote of no confidence from the left-wing alliance and the National Rally, where Le Pen is located. Given the division in the National Assembly and the reduction in the number of centrist MPs, this unlikely alliance between the far-right and left-wing groups should be enough to overthrow the Barnier government. If the motion is passed, Barnier will become the shortest-serving prime minister since the establishment of the French Fifth Republic in 1958, highlighting the power that Le Pen has gained since Macron’s unexpected announcement of the election in June. If the government collapses, ministers will continue to manage current affairs in a caretaker capacity, possibly including emergency legislation to avoid a government shutdown. A new prime minister will be appointed by President Macron, although the constitution does not specify a specific deadline for him to make the decision.