Novara Live French Government Set to Collapse
Dec 4, 2024
Olly Haynes, a journalist specializing in French politics, discusses the imminent collapse of the French government, driven by a looming vote of no confidence. Jamie Doucette, a human geographer, dives into the failed coup in South Korea, highlighting implications for democracy. Polly Smyth adds to the conversation with insights on a journalists' strike at The Guardian and Observer, emphasizing workers' rights and the challenges in media ethics. Together, they explore political unrest in both France and South Korea, weaving critiques of leadership and solidarity movements.
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French Government Collapse
- The French government faces collapse as Prime Minister Michel Barnier faces a no-confidence vote.
- This stems from Barnier using executive powers to pass a contested budget without a vote.
Left Wing Aims
- The left-wing alliance, New Popular Front, aims to oust Barnier and install a left-wing prime minister.
- They criticize Macron for ignoring the democratic results of the snap election.
Right Wing Aims
- Both the left and right wing aim to remove Barnier.
- Le Pen hinted at Macron's resignation as a solution.