French gov’t survives no-confidence votes in National Assembly
The French authorities led by Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu survived two no-confidence votes on Wednesday after deputies within the National Assembly rejected the motions.
The motions, submitted individually by the hard-left get together La France Insoumise (LFI) and the far-right National Rally (RN), accused the federal government of failing to defend France’s pursuits in negotiations over the EU-Mercosur free commerce settlement.
The movement put ahead by LFI final Friday garnered 256 votes, falling 32 votes wanting the 288 required for adoption, in line with the National Assembly. The second movement, tabled by RN on Monday, was additionally rejected, receiving 142 votes, nicely beneath the brink wanted to deliver down the federal government.
U.S. freezes immigrant visa processing from 75 international locations
The U.S. State Department introduced Wednesday that it’s pausing immigrant visa processing from 75 international locations.
The measure will apply to “countries whose migrants take welfare from the American people at unacceptable rates. The freeze will remain active until the U.S. can ensure that new immigrants will not extract wealth from the American people,” the division stated on X.
The pause impacts international locations together with Somalia, Haiti, Iran and Eritrea, “whose immigrants often become public charges on the United States upon arrival,” stated the State Department.
U.S. publicizes launch of part 2 of Gaza peace plan
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration on Wednesday introduced the launch of the second part of the Gaza peace plan, shifting the main focus from ceasefire to demilitarization, technocratic governance and reconstruction.
“Today, on behalf of President Trump, we are announcing the launch of Phase Two of the President’s 20-Point Plan to End the Gaza Conflict, moving from ceasefire to demilitarization, technocratic governance, and reconstruction,” U.S. presidential particular envoy Steve Witkoff stated on X.
“Phase Two establishes a transitional technocratic Palestinian administration in Gaza, the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), and begins the full demilitarization and reconstruction of Gaza, primarily the disarmament of all unauthorized personnel,” he stated.
Japan’s fundamental opposition get together, Komeito take into account forming new get together as election nears: media
Japan’s largest opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDPJ) and Komeito have begun coordination with the opportunity of forming a brand new political get together, the Asahi Shimbun each day reported on Wednesday.
A senior CDPJ official stated the 2 sides may decide as early as Thursday after consultations.
Many Japanese media retailers reported earlier that the 2 events are contemplating deepening basic cooperation to broaden their assist base and collectively problem the administration of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi within the upcoming House of Representatives election.
Denmark sends army reinforcements to Greenland
The Danish Ministry of Defence confirmed on Wednesday that Denmark is rising its army presence in Greenland.
According to a press launch from the ministry, an enhanced army presence in and round Greenland will start on Wednesday, with Denmark working carefully with its NATO allies. The announcement got here forward of a gathering between Denmark, Greenland and the United States held in Washington.
“The purpose is to train the ability to operate under the unique Arctic conditions and to strengthen the alliance’s footprint in the Arctic, benefiting both European and transatlantic security,” the ministry stated.