French opposition lawmakers brought down the government on Wednesday, pushing the European Union's second-largest economic power into a deeper political crisis that threatens its ability to legislate and control a huge budget deficit.

Deputies from the far right and left united to support a motion of no confidence in Prime Minister Michel Barnier and his government.

A Sky News Arabia correspondent said that 331 deputies voted to withhold confidence from the French government out of a total of 577 deputies.

Bloomberg News Agency reported, on Wednesday, that far-right political leader Marine Le Pen and her National Rally party pledged to support the proposal to hold a vote of no confidence, which was presented by a left-wing coalition.

The National Rally became the largest party in the House of Representatives after early elections were held last June.

3 sources told Reuters that French President Emmanuel Macron will seek to install a new prime minister quickly if the government falls.

One source said that Macron hopes to appoint a new prime minister to the position by Saturday, a day when France will host a group of VIP visitors, including US President-elect Donald Trump, in Paris to reopen Notre Dame Cathedral.

On the other hand, Macron stresses that he will complete the remainder of his term until 2027, despite growing opposition calls for his departure amid the unrest.

The proposal for a vote of no confidence came after strong opposition to Prime Minister Michel Barnier's proposed budget