French government to face no-confidence vote over handling of deadly heatwave

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French Green party ⁠lawmakers have announced plans to file a no-confidence motion against the government over its handling of a severe heatwave in late June, as the country braces for a third possible bout of extreme temperatures next week.
It was not immediately clear if the motion would be put forward this week or early ‌next week.
When asked about the motion, government spokesperson ⁠Maud Bregeon said on Wednesday: "Obviously, it's going to be filed.

French Green party ⁠lawmakers have announced plans to file a no-confidence motion against the government over its handling of a severe heatwave in late June, as the country braces for a third possible bout of extreme temperatures next week.
It was not immediately clear if the motion would be put forward this week or early ‌next week.
When asked about the motion, government spokesperson ⁠Maud Bregeon said on Wednesday: "Obviously, it's going to be filed.

Sources: France 24