A political crisis in France, weeks after the German government collapse, could leave two of Europe’s most powerful players rudderless at an uncertain moment.

Michel Barnier is expected to be ousted in a no-confidence vote that could plunge markets into turmoil as Frances faces mounting pressure from the European Union to cut its budget deficit

A vote of no-confidence in French Prime Minister Michel Barnier is taking place at the National Assembly. If the motion is passed, the PM will be ousted and the government will collapse. Watch live scenes from parliament in the stream below.