French PM survives no-confidence vote

French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin today survived a no-confidence vote sparked by accusations of a dirty-tricks campaign that have engulfed his government.

French PM survives no-confidence vote
Tue, 16 May, 2006 - 20:13

French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin today survived a no-confidence vote sparked by accusations of a dirty-tricks campaign that have engulfed his government.

A total of 190 members in the National Assembly, France’s lower house, voted in favour, short of the 289 needed to pass.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €120 €60

Best value

Monthly €10€5 / month

Benefit image

Introductory offer. Annual billed once for first year. Monthly (discount first 3 months) billed monthly, then €10/month. Ts&Cs apply.

More in this section

Nepal Protest Nepal’s new PM urges ‘calm and co-operation’ after violent protests
Plaza Mayor, Madrid, Spain One killed and 25 injured in suspected gas blast in Madrid
Israel US Rubio Rubio to use visit to Israel to seek answers on way forward after Qatar strike
CourtsHeathrowPlace: FrancePerson: prime ministerPerson: Dominique de VillepinPerson: VillepinOrganisation: National Assembly
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Israel for a two-day visit (Nathan Howard/pool/AP)

Rubio arrives in Israel as strikes intensify in northern Gaza

READ NOW

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited