France’s
embattled government faces a parliamentary confidence vote, as President
Francois Hollande’s popularity remains at record lows amid a political
and economic crisis.
The vote will take place in the 577-seat lower chamber of parliament
later on Tuesday, just weeks after an emergency cabinet reshuffle.
Prime Minister Manuel Valls, a socialist, needs an absolute majority of votes to win confidence. The Socialist party holds 289 seats in the assembly, the precise number needed to win; however, some 40 of its lawmakers have threatened to abstain from voting in protest at the government’s pro-business move to the right.
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Prime Minister Manuel Valls, a socialist, needs an absolute majority of votes to win confidence. The Socialist party holds 289 seats in the assembly, the precise number needed to win; however, some 40 of its lawmakers have threatened to abstain from voting in protest at the government’s pro-business move to the right.
Read more: PressTV - French govt. faces parliamentary confidence vote
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