France in Revolt over PM's Proposition to Abolish Two Public Holidays as Part of Budget Cuts

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The hearing of Amélie de Montchalin before the Finance Committee of the National Assembly on Wednesday, 16 July, gave rise to an arms pass with Eric Coquerel. The Minister of Public Accounts had to explain on the controversial proposal to abolish two holidays.

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In 2019, in the context of yellow vests, Emmanuel Macron claimed that he was "not in favour" of returning to public holidays.

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70% of French people say they are opposed to the abolition of two holidays in 2026. The Prime Minister's shocking proposal is hard to pass in particular among tourism professionals and in the opposition that...

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The Prime Minister's proposal, François Bayrou, which would make it possible to achieve €4.2 billion in savings, according to the government, struggles to convince trade unions and experts.

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Bayrou plays the liquidators: public services, social assistance, health, pensions... everything goes to the mill.