French government faces confidence vote over heatwave response

Some deputies from the French Green Party proposed a motion of no confidence in Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu's government due to its handling of the severe heatwave that struck the country in June. The heatwave has resulted in at least one thousand deaths since the end of June, with some deputies estimating the death toll could reach 10,000. The parliament is scheduled to discuss the proposal on July 6, but it faces slim chances of success due to lack of support from many parties.

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