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French PM Says 'Fate Of France' At Stake In Confidence Vote

Prime Minister Francois Bayrou stunned France this week saying he would request the vote in a divided parliament on September 8 (Credit: AFP)

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou said on Sunday the destiny of France was at stake in a forthcoming confidence vote, which he called to resolve a budget standoff but is expected to lose.

The September 8 vote in parliament will not decide "the fate of the prime minister" but "the fate of France", Bayrou said, during an interview with four news channels.

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