French lawmakers will vote on Wednesday on no-confidence motions which are all but certain to oust the fragile coalition of Prime Minister Michel Barnier, deepening the political crisis in the euro zone's second-largest economy.

Michel Barnier expressed hope for a 'reflex of responsibility' during a television interview when asked about his government's chances of surviving Wednesday's no-confidence vote in parliament.

French lawmakers will vote Wednesday on no-confidence motions against Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government, potentially forcing its resignation. The motions, proposed by left-wing and far-right opposition parties, follow Barnier’s decision to bypass parliament and enact a contentious budget using constitutional powers.