US EditionFrench Government Falls After Bayrou Loses Confidence Vote
Prime Minister François Bayrou lost a confidence vote 364 to 194 over his austerity budget aimed at reducing France's debt, triggering government collapse and political uncertainty.
- Legislators in France voted to topple the government, marking a new crisis for the country.
- Prime Minister François Bayrou was ousted with a 364-194 vote, forcing him to resign.
- This is the second government to fall in less than 10 months, raising concerns about public debt management in France.
- Bayrou's minority government lasted under nine months and is required to resign now.
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Once again, a French government has failed, and the debt-stricken country needs a new prime minister quickly, and President Macron must see to it that he gets out of the line of fire.
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French PM François Bayrou to resign after losing confidence vote
French Prime Minister François Bayrou lost a confidence vote in parliament, marking the fourth such defeat for President Emmanuel Macron since his reelection. Bayrou was defeated by 364 votes to 194 on Monday after linking his government’s survival to a €44 billion ($51 billion) savings plan. The proposal, which called for scrapping two public holidays and freezing government spending, was aimed at cutting France’s deficit but drew strong opposi…
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