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
Crucial budget week in France will decide government's future
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou will use special constitutional powers to pass the 2025 budget on Monday, triggering a crucial no-confidence vote later this week that will decide whether his minority government survives.
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's government expected to survive as far-right leader doesn’t support no-confidence motion
A no-confidence vote is scheduled Wednesday in the National Assembly and needs at least half the 577 votes to pass. Hard-left France Unbowed, Communist and Green lawmakers are expected to vote in favor but don't have the numbers on their own to bring down the centrist government.
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 budget talks crumble, raising doubts about government's survival
By Michel Rose and Makini Brice PARIS (Reuters) -French budget talks teetered on the brink of collapse on Wednesday, a day after Socialist party officials suspended their participation in protest over remarks about immigration by Prime Minister Francois Bayrou,
French Premier Forces Through Budget, Risking No-Confidence Vote
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou forced a 2025 budget bill through the lower house of parliament on Monday, using a constitutional provision that will trigger a no-confidence vote likely on Wednesday.
French Socialists will not back no-confidence vote against Bayrou's government -BFM
The French centre-left Socialist party will not back no-confidence motions against Prime Minister Francois Bayrou's government, French TV BFM said on Monday, citing an intra-party meeting. French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou has said he will use special constitutional powers to pass the 2025 budget later on Monday,
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 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 means ensuring long-term survival.
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France's shrinking economy betrays urgent need to overcome budget wrangles
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French budget passes key hurdle, setting up high-stakes showdown next week
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French PM Bayrou's budget bill moves ahead as lawmakers strike deal on text
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