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French government survives first no-confidence vote over Mercosur trade deal
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on January 14, 2026
French Government Overcomes Initial No-Confidence Vote on Mercosur Deal
Political Landscape and Trade Agreements
PARIS, Jan 14 (Reuters) - French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu's government survived a first vote of no confidence in parliament on Wednesday that had been called in protest against a sweeping trade deal agreed between the EU and the South American Mercosur bloc.
Details of the No-Confidence Motion
The motion, filed by the hard-left France Unbowed party (LFI), was backed by 256 members of parliament. 288 votes were needed for the motion to pass.
Upcoming Votes and Political Reactions
A second no confidence motion, filed by the far-right National Rally (RN) on the same grounds, will be voted on shortly.
(Reporting by Benoit Van Overstraeten; Editing by Inti Landauro)
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