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France faces 'moment of truth' with government on brink of collapse

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  PRIME Minister Michel Barnier warned that France has reached its "moment of truth," as far-right leader Marine Le Pen is set to join a left-wing coalition to topple his government as soon as this week.

The article from The Business Times discusses the political crisis in France where the government is on the brink of collapse due to ongoing protests and strikes against President Emmanuel Macron's pension reform plans. The situation has escalated with Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne announcing the use of special constitutional powers to bypass a parliamentary vote on the pension reform, which aims to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64. This move has led to widespread public discontent, with unions and opposition parties calling for more protests. The government's stability is threatened as it faces no-confidence motions, and there's a risk of further economic disruption if the situation does not stabilize. The article highlights the tension between the government's push for reform and the public's resistance, potentially leading to a significant political upheaval.

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