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France’s government faces no-confidence vote over labour law
Original Publication Date: May 11, 2016 5:52PM
Publication Updated: April 28, 2025 10:20AM
PARIS – France’s government is facing a major test as lawmakers hold a no-confidence vote, prompted by a deeply divisive labour law allowing longer workdays and easier layoffs.
Facing legislative gridlock and daily protests around the country, the Socialist government decided to force the bill through Parliament without a vote.
The conservative opposition objected, prompting a no-confidence vote Thursday. The legislation is not technically adopted unless the government survives that vote.
Prime Minister Manuel Valls and his government are likely to survive, but labour standoff has torn apart the Socialists and further damaged their chances at keeping the presidency in next year’s elections.
More street protests are planned Thursday.
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