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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...

Political uncertainty puts French financial markets under pressure

June 11, 2024

A screen shot shows French President Emmanuel Macron speaking during a televised address to the nation during which he announced he is dissolving the National Assembly, French Parliament lower...

Macron gambles on snap election after European defeat

June 9, 2024

President Emmanuel Macron has called snap parliamentary elections later this month in the wake of a big victory for his rival Marine Le Pen's National Rally in the European...