French Prime Minister Michel Barnier used a constitutional tool to push through parts of his unpopular budget bill without a parliamentary vote, raising the prospect lawmakers could dissolve his government within a matter of days.

Michel Barnier tells MPs they face a ‘moment of truth’ after both the left and the far right lodge motions to bring down the government

France's government close to collapse as Michel Barnier faces no-confidence vote - Far-right and left-wing politicians have backed a no-confidence motion against French Prime Minister Michel Barnier