“Sk…”: The Economist’s headline on the collapse of the Barnier government in France
The Economist cover comments on the situation in France after the collapse of the Barnier government, arguing that the country is "heading into the unknown"
Marine Le Pen threatens again with no-confidence motion to oust Michel Barnier
She met with Barnier amid speculation that the minority government might attempt to pass the budget without a vote by invoking a constitutional clause
France: Euro rises after Le Pen wins first round of elections
The rise in the euro caused the dollar to fall slightly