French Government Survives No-Confidence Vote Over Deadly Heatwave

The French government survived a no-confidence vote on Monday after opposition lawmakers criticized its handling of a deadly late-June heatwave. The motion, introduced by the Green Party, failed to pass in parliament. Ministers defended their response as wildfires and record temperatures strained emergency services across southern France. The heatwave, which killed several people, pushed hospitals and firefighting resources to their limits. Opposition parties argued the government acted too slowly to warn citizens and protect the most vulnerable. However, the ruling coalition secured enough votes to defeat the motion, allowing the government to remain in power. The vote highlights growing political tensions over climate-related disasters, as France faces more frequent and intense heatwaves.