France was thrown into political turmoil as opposition lawmakers from both ends of the political spectrum united to vote out the government led by Prime Minister Michel Barnier. This marked the first no-confidence motion to succeed since 1962, just nine weeks into the government's term.
The fall of the minority government has left many wondering who President Emmanuel Macron will choose as the next prime minister. Barnier, known for his role in the EU's Brexit negotiations, was seen as a compromise between Macron's centrism and the far-right's influence.
