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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......

US emphasizes Morocco’s autonomy plan as key to Sahara peace

The United States has reaffirmed its strong support for Morocco’s autonomy plan as a practical solution to the Sahara conflict. During a meeting in New York, US Senior Advisor for Africa, Massad Boulos, emphasized Washington’s position to the UN Secretary-General’s Envoy for Sahara,......

Putin warns Western troops in Ukraine would be legitimate targets

Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a stern warning on Friday, declaring that any Western troops deployed in Ukraine would be considered "legitimate targets" for Russian forces. His remarks came as a direct challenge to an emerging international coalition that plans to provide security......

Trump urges Europe to halt Russian oil imports and tighten sanctions on China

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has called on European leaders to cease purchasing Russian oil, which he claims finances Moscow’s military campaign against Ukraine. He also urged increased economic pressure on China due to its support of Russia’s war efforts. This appeal was made during......

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......

Macron and Merz strengthen Franco-German cooperation in southern France

French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz chaired a joint Franco-German cabinet meeting on Friday in Toulon, southern France, followed by a defense council aimed at deepening coordination and reinforcing a “stronger Europe” in the face of global challenges. Macron......

French politics 2025: Institutional fragility and the road to 2027

The 2025 French political season unfolds amid unprecedented institutional fragility since the establishment of the Fifth Republic. Recurrent tensions over budget votes, frequent motions of no confidence, and the inability of the Bayrou government to secure a stable parliamentary majority underscore a......

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,......