Geneva: France's National Assembly France's National Assembly has rejected two no-confidence motions brought against the government of Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, allowing the administration to remain in office. According to Qatar News Agency, the motions were submitted by the left-wing party La France Insoumise and the far-right National Rally. The proposal put forward by La France Insoumise received 256 votes, while the National Rally's motion gained 142 votes, falling short of the 288 votes required to bring down the government. The no-confidence motions were tabled in protest against the signing of a free trade agreement between the European Union and the Mercosur bloc of South American countries, which was concluded on Saturday. The move triggered a strong reaction from the government, which had warned last Friday that it could dissolve the National Assembly if the motions succeeded. Officials also indicated readiness to hold early legislative elections alongside municipal elections scheduled fo r March. In an attempt to address domestic opposition, particularly from farmers, the French government announced last Friday that it opposed signing the Mercosur agreement. However, the stance had limited impact, as France remains a minority voice within the European Union on the issue.
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