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France Government Survives No-Confidence Vote Amid 2,025 Heatwave Deaths

7/6/2026

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France's government survived a no-confidence vote in parliament on July 6, 2026.
The Green Party-led motion fell short, receiving only 132 of the 289 votes needed to pass.
Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu warned the motion would deepen the government's climate, healthcare and international crises.
Health authorities reported 2,025 excess heatwave deaths as firefighters evacuated 10,000 southwestern residents during the vote.

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France's government survived a no-confidence vote in parliament on July 6, 2026.
The Green Party-led motion fell short, receiving only 132 of the 289 votes needed to pass.
Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu warned the motion would deepen the government's climate, healthcare and international crises.
Health authorities reported 2,025 excess heatwave deaths as firefighters evacuated 10,000 southwestern residents during the vote.