Michel Barnier, the prime minister of France, lost a historic no-confidence vote on Wednesday and is expected to resign.

French lawmakers in the National Assembly approved the motion by 331 votes of the 574 available votes. A minimum of 288 were needed.

Barnier is next expected to tender the resignation of his government to French President Emmanuel Macron.

This is a developing story and will be updated when more information becomes available.

Michel Barnier speaks in Paris
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier is seen on November 28, 2024, in Paris, France. Barnier lost a no-confidence vote on Wednesday.

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