France's new prime minister faces first big test during period of political instability, budget woes
But only a proper budget would help reduce France’s deficit and allow key expenses such as defense measures needed amid the war in Ukraine or aid promised to angry farmers. Financial markets, ratings agencies and the European Commission are pushing ...
France's new prime minister says he'll renegotiate a contested plan to raise the retirement age
PARIS — France’s new prime minister, François Bayrou, is facing his first major test at parliament on Tuesday as his government has no majority amid unprecedented political instability.
France's PM Bayrou Weakened by Socialist Threat to Back No-Confidence Vote
Although Bayrou looks likely to survive the no-confidence motion put forward by 58 far-left France Unbowed (LFI), Green and communist MPs, a loss of Socialist support would be a big blow, especially after he offered on Tuesday to renegotiate a disputed 2023 pension reform law to win their backing.
France's new prime minister faces no-confidence vote
France's new Prime Minister François Bayrou is set to face a no-confidence vote in the Paris parliament on Thursday afternoon. If successful, this would mean the collapse of the newly formed centre-right government,
France's new Prime Minister Bayrou mulls voting system reform
New French Prime Minister François Bayrou is considering changing the voting system for the National Assembly, he said in his first government statement on Tuesday. The 73-year-old has long been a proponent of introducing proportional representation in France.
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou gives key speech
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou faces a key moment presenting the main axis of his government to parliament, particularly his plans for the 2025 budget.
France's new prime minister to deliver government statement
New French Prime Minister François Bayrou plans to deliver his government statement on Tuesday afternoon, one month after his appointment. The centrist politician is expected to address the National Assembly at 3 pm (1400 GMT).
France's Budget Deficit Narrows as Villeroy Calls for 'Credibility'
With political instability rocking Europe’s second-largest economy, the Governor of the Central Bank of France, Francois ...
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EU goes easy on France’s Bayrou as he tries to plug €53B black hole
The fledgling Paris government is “trying their best” to get a budget through parliament after a previous version sunk its ...
France Tries Again To Shape A Budget With Focus On Socialists
France’s new finance minister, the experienced Eric Lombard (banker, economist – newly nicknamed as ‘Spider-Man’) has ...
France’s Socialists Open to Compromise to Exit Budget Crisis
France’s Socialist Party is willing to compromise on the budget, opening a narrow path for Prime Minister Francois Bayrou’s ...
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France eyes €32B in spending cuts and €21B in tax hikes
PARIS — The French government is planning to cut public spending in 2025 by €32 billion and to increase taxes by €21 billion, ...
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French PM to modify pension reforms to win leftist support for 2025 budget
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou is set to outline modifications to pension reform plans on Tuesday in a bid to secure ...
French Premier Bids to Break Budget Deadlock With Concessions
France’s Prime Minister Francois Bayrou said he would open the contested 2023 pension reform to renegotiation as he seeks the ...
Bond market ‘police’ are back as investors patrol spending plans
In the UK, the Labour government’s decision in October to loosen policy compared with prior plans added to investor unease.
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4 things to watch for as French PM Bayrou faces first big test in parliament
Bayrou will lay out how he plans to navigate the same fragmented legislature which brought down his predecessor.