France’s government expected to survive as far-right leader doesn’t support no-confidence motion
The head of France’s far-right National Rally party says he doesn’t support a no-confidence motion filed against the government, making it more likely that the prime minister will remain in office and a 2025 budget will be adopted.
France’s Premier Passed a Budget But It’s Unclear He Can Do More
Prime Minister Francois Bayrou’s forced a budget through France’s divided parliament on Monday and succeeded in avoiding a far-left attempt to topple his government. But his winning streak may end there.
France’s Budget Crisis Ends as Government Survives No-Confidence Vote
Prime Minister François Bayrou broke a blockade of opposition parties that had brought down the government of his predecessor by doling out a series of concessions.
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
French Government Survives No-Confidence Vote
The vote clears the way for final approval of France’s 2025 budget, easing concerns about the country’s political turmoil — but not ending them.
French Prime Minister survives initial parliament no-confidence motion
PARIS (Reuters) -French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou on Wednesday survived an initial no-confidence vote in parliament, called for by the hard left, after the far-right National Rally (RN) and centre-left Socialists did not back the motion.
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Bardella hints French far right won’t topple PM in multiple no-confidence votes
The National Rally chief says Bayrou has put forward an “extremely bad budget,” but that “uncertainty needs to be avoided.” ...
French Prime Minister survives no-confidence votes on 2025 budget
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou on Wednesday survived two no-confidence votes in parliament, paving the way for the ...
For Europe’s Right, Trump Stirs Caution Alongside Celebration
The American president’s threat of tariffs is not in the interest of Europe’s nationalist parties, who are just as eager to ...
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Crowds attend Paris memorial for far-right French leader Jean-Marie Le Pen under tight security
PARIS — Over 1,000 people attended a memorial ... now the leading far-right figure in France, other National Rally party officials and longstanding supporters gathered inside the church.
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National Rally leader Marine Le Pen pays tribute to father
Thousands of demonstrators gathered on the Republic Plaza in Paris on Tuesday evening to ... later renamed the National Rally, as part of the younger Le Pen’s efforts to transform it into ...
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In Death, Jean-Marie Le Pen of France Is Embraced by Far-Right Party He Once Led
Now the National Rally — after riding successive waves ... covering France. She is based in Paris. More about Catherine Porter Aurelien Breeden is a reporter for The Times in Paris, covering ...
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France’s PM charged with Mission: Impossible on budget bill — compromise
A month into 2025, France has a dramatic deficit and no budget. Experts say Prime Minister François Bayrou's efforts to win ...
France's far right National Rally disinclined to censure PM François Bayrou
The week that was already being hailed as "crucial" for François Bayrou seems so far to have brought him nothing but good ...