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French Government Falls, Au Revoir Monsieur Barnier
Dec 4, 2024
Join Marion Solletty, Executive Editor for France at POLITICO, as she discusses the dramatic no-confidence vote that ousted Prime Minister Michel Barnier, making his term one of the shortest in history. Shahin Vallée, former economic advisor to Macron, provides insights into the political dynamics and France's fiscal challenges. Meanwhile, Su Min Hwang, former head of the BBC Korean Service, analyzes the South Korean president's controversial reversal of martial law and the mounting calls for impeachment, shedding light on the implications for democracy in the region.
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- Michel Barnier's brief premiership in France ended due to political fragmentation and lack of majority support for his budget proposals.
- The backlash against South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's declaration of martial law highlights deep societal divisions and calls for democratic accountability.
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