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France faces political crisis as prime minister Bayrou resigns

The French government faces a deepening political crisis after Prime Minister François Bayrou resigned following a lost confidence vote. This resignation marks the third time France will have a new prime minister within a year. President Emmanuel Macron announced that a new prime minister would......

Bayrou ousted as French prime minister after confidence vote defeat

François Bayrou was removed from his position as French prime minister today after losing a confidence vote in the National Assembly, marking the end of his nine-month tenure. The motion against him passed with 364 votes to 194, as opposition parties united to reject his leadership. Bayrou is......

French protests demand Macron's resignation as government faces collapse

Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Paris on Saturday, calling for the resignation of President Emmanuel Macron amidst France's most severe political crisis since the establishment of the Fifth Republic in 1958. The protests come just days before a confidence vote on Monday, which is expected......

France’s debt crisis deepens as prime minister faces confidence vote

France is grappling with an escalating sovereign debt crisis that threatens to destabilize the eurozone's second-largest economy as political turmoil compounds the government’s challenges. Prime Minister François Bayrou faces a critical confidence vote on Monday that could lead to his......

Bond yields surge to multi-decade highs amid global sell-off

Long-term government borrowing costs have climbed to their highest levels in decades across major economies, driven by rising fiscal concerns and inflation fears that are reshaping bond markets. Japanese 30-year bond yields reached a record 3.28% on Wednesday, while UK gilt yields soared to levels unseen......

Christine Lagarde warns that government instability in eurozone is a concern

European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde stated on Monday that any risk of government collapse within the eurozone is a matter of concern. Speaking on Radio Classique, she underlined the impact of political instability on financial markets and economic stability. “What I have observed......

Macron faces political crossroads as Bayrou’s fall looms

The political landscape in France is on the verge of significant upheaval, with President Emmanuel Macron preparing for the imminent resignation of his embattled Prime Minister François Bayrou. Widely expected to step down on September 8, Bayrou’s departure will leave Macron exposed to mounting......

Bayrou faces political turmoil as France braces for confidence vote

France is entering a period of political uncertainty as Prime Minister François Bayrou prepares for a crucial confidence vote on September 8 over his debt-reduction plan. The proposal, aimed at saving €44 billion ($51 billion), has drawn sharp criticism from opposition parties and unions,......

Bayrou targets social spending and unemployment insurance cuts

The French government, led by Prime Minister François Bayrou, has announced a plan to save €2 to €2.5 billion annually between 2026 and 2029 through reforms to the unemployment insurance system. By 2030, the target is to achieve at least €4 billion in yearly savings, according to......