France’s political turmoil intensified on Wednesday as lawmakers passed a no-confidence motion, effectively ousting Prime Minister Michel Barnier after only three months in office. The crisis stemmed from a deadlock over next year’s budget, with far-left and right-wing factions in the National Assembly refusing to collaborate. Amid growing market uncertainty and unions planning strikes that could close schools, disrupt air and rail services, and jeopardize jobs, concerns are mounting that the country is facing a critical emergency. The no-confidence motion,
