French PM Bayrou proposes slashing two public holidays to reduce national deficit
July 16, 2025
France's Prime Minister François Bayrou has outlined plans to cut €43.8 billion from the national budget, warning that debt presents a "mortal danger" for the country. The cuts involve...
French Prime Minister Bayrou survives another no-confidence vote
February 5, 2025
French Prime Minister François Bayrou survived another no-confidence vote on Wednesday.The vote was requested by the left-wing La France Insoumise because Bayrou on Monday made use of a special...
French PM set to force budget through parliament
February 3, 2025
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou will Monday force through France's budget without a vote, a move set to prompt a no-confidence motion from the left that could topple his...
Macron meets centrist Bayrou ahead of imminent decision on next French PM
December 13, 2024
President Emmanuel Macron was meeting centrist leader François Bayrou on Friday as speculation mounted over who he would choose as PM, in a bid to end months of political...