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French Government Survives No-Confidence Votes Amid Rising Tensions

2/26/2026

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The French government, led by Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, survived no-confidence motions on February 25, 2026, after passing an energy law.
The far-right National Rally (RN) and far-left France Unbowed (LFI) filed motions, but neither won enough votes.
A poll shows nearly two-thirds of voters would block LFI from power.
The murder of far-right activist Quentin Deranque, allegedly by far-left militants, has boosted RN's credibility ahead of the 2027 elections.

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The French government, led by Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, survived no-confidence motions on February 25, 2026, after passing an energy law.
The far-right National Rally (RN) and far-left France Unbowed (LFI) filed motions, but neither won enough votes.
A poll shows nearly two-thirds of voters would block LFI from power.
The murder of far-right activist Quentin Deranque, allegedly by far-left militants, has boosted RN's credibility ahead of the 2027 elections.