THE FRENCH Government survived what was in effect a vote of no confidence yesterday, when a “motion de censure” intended to stop controversial economic reforms was defeated by 55 votes. A total 234 lawmakers voted in favour of the motion - short of the 289 votes needed to secure an absolute majority in the National Assembly.
The outcome of the no-confidence vote came as little surprise after Socialist leaders had said they would eject any MP backed the censure motion. None did, according to reports. More in the Connexion
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