France's government is fighting for survival over its 2025 budget. Here's what to know
France's prime minister has used special executive powers to get the 2025 budget approved without a vote by lawmakers.
France’s Bayrou fights to stay prime minister
His government’s fate is in the hands of the members of the French parliament, as they vote Wednesday on the first of several no-confidence motions expected to be put forward against the centrist prime minister.
France one step closer to 2025 budget as socialists rally behind government
France finally being on track to adopt its budget is also likely to reassure the Commission, which has recently expressed concerns about French public spending.
France's Government Expected to Survive as Far-Right Leader Doesn’t Support No-Confidence Motion
The head of France’s far-right National Rally party says he doesn’t support a no-confidence motion filed against the government, making it more likely that the prime minister will remain in office and
Bayrou rams through France budget, but should survive no-confidence vote
By Elizabeth Pineau and Michel Rose PARIS (Reuters) -French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou rammed the 2025 budget bill through parliament on Monday, betting that he has made enough concessions to his rivals to survive an inevitable no-confidence motion that could cut short his premiership.
French Premier Set to Survive No-Confidence Votes, Adopt Budget
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou is set to ride out two no-confidence votes on Wednesday, giving him the stability needed to implement a delayed 2025 budget.
French PM set to survive no confidence vote
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou is expected on Wednesday to survive a no-confidence vote in parliament, winning some breathing space after less than two months in office but by no
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