French Prime Minister Michel Barnier is set to resign following a confidence vote loss orchestrated by far-right and leftist politicians. His departure marks a significant political crisis for France, compounded by tensions over an unpopular budget aimed at reducing the deficit. Barnier, who previously served as the EU’s Brexit negotiator, will be the shortest-serving prime minister in modern French history. President Emmanuel Macron’s government faces increasing instability, with implications for the European Union and investor confidence in French markets.