Political Turmoil in France as Opposition Targets Prime Minister Barnier
Today’s events include a pro-forma hearing in Den Bosch related to a sexual abuse case and ongoing civil litigation against Sywert van Lienden for alleged profits from face mask sales. In France, parliament convenes to discuss a motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Michel Barnier as both left-wing and right-wing opposition parties seek to topple his center-right minority government. Additionally, South Korea’s Democratic Party is initiating impeachment procedures against President Yoon Suk Yeol, following his controversial declaration of a state of emergency amidst public protests.