The French government has collapsed after a vote of no confidence against Prime Minister Michelle Barer, marking the first such event since 1962. This political upheaval was triggered by Barer's decision to push through a budget without parliamentary approval, which has now been rendered null and void. The collapse was facilitated by an unusual alliance between the left-wing bloc and Marine Le Pen's hard-right National Rally. This political crisis has left President Emmanuel Macron in a weakened position, as he must now appoint a new Prime Minister amidst a deadlocked parliament that has shown little interest in coalition or consensus. The situation is expected to lead to months of political and financial instability in France, which is already grappling with public frustration and polarization. The implications extend beyond France, affecting the European Union's stability, especially as both France and Germany, the EU's traditional motors, face political challenges. The EU's ability to present a united front against external pressures, such as from Russia and the potential return of Donald Trump, is also in question. Economically, the instability in France, the Eurozone's second-largest economy, could have ripple effects across the region, potentially dragging other countries into economic difficulties.