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French PM Bayrou to push budget through without vote and face confidence vote

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou said he is ready to force his government’s budget through without a vote in parliament using a controversial constitutional mechanism, which would trigger a motion of no-confidence from the left. The Socialists and the far-right National Rally have not yet indicated whether or not they…

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France’s new PM announces renegotiation of contested pension reforms

Francois Bayrou wants to hold more talks in order to prevent another collapse of government amid budget debates.

Al Jazeera

Marine Le Pen will ‘never forgive herself’ for expelling father from far-right party he founded

National Front founder Jean-Marie Le Pen was expelled for describing the Holocaust as a ‘detail of history’

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French government denounces street parties celebrating Jean-Marie Le Pen death

French officials have condemned jubilant street celebrations following the death of far-right leader Jean-Marie Le Pen, urging dignity after hundreds gathered in major cities to mark Tuesday’s passing of the controversial National Front founder.

Radio France Internationale

France's Prime Minister Bayrou names new cabinet

France's Prime minister François Bayrou unveiled his top ministers on Monday night after protracted talks with party chiefs across the political spectrum.

Radio France Internationale

France's Macron meets party leaders, promises new PM within 48 hours

France's top party leaders met with President Emmanuel Macron late Tuesday to address the country’s latest political crisis after the ousting of prime minister Michel Barnier. The leaders reportedly said that Macron aims to appoint a new prime minister "within 48 hours". Absent from the talks were the heads of…

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Macron under increasing pressure to rebuild government

After a weekend wrapped in the glory of presiding over the reopening of Paris' Notre-Dame cathedral, French President Emmanuel Macron has returned to earth with a bump – summoned by his own camp to name a prime minister "within hours" to end the current political turmoil.

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Macron hits out at ‘irresponsible’ opposition and ‘anti-Republican’ front after French PM Barnier ousted

French president Emmanuel Macron accuses Marine Le Pen, as well as the far left, of sowing chaos

The Independent UK

Dollar Retreats as the Euro Recovers

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.48%. The dollar is moving lower today after US weekly jobless claims rose more than expected to a 6-week high, a dovish factor for Fed policy. Also, the euro moved higher and weighed on the dollar as French political tensions eased...

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Why did France's government collapse and what happens next?

Emmanuel Macron appears to have few good options after Michel Barnier’s government became the first to fall from a no-confidence vote in more than 60 years

The Guardian - UK

French government falls: What’s next for Macron, Le Pen, France?

French legislators from both sides of the political spectrum voted to remove Barnier from power.

Al Jazeera

French PM to resign after government falls while Macron seeks solution to crisis

Michel Barnier to present resignation to president after being ousted in record time by vote of no confidence

The Guardian - AU

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier Ousted In No-Confidence Vote

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier ousted in historic no-confidence vote, plunging France into political turmoil. President Macron faces challenge of app...

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French Prime Minister Faces No-Confidence Vote Amid Budget Dispute

French Prime Minister faces no-confidence vote over budget dispute, risking government collapse and eurozone repercussions.

Evening Standard

France's government close to collapse as Michel Barnier faces no-confidence vote

Far-right and left-wing politicians have backed a no-confidence motion against French Prime Minister Michel Barnier

Barchart

Dollar Rallies on Euro Weakness and US Economic Strength

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.90%. The dollar is garnering support today from weakness in the euro due to political turmoil in France after France’s far-right National Rally party said it will back a no-confidence vote against Prime Minister Barnier’s government due to a stand-off over...

Radio France Internationale

France's budget battle offers Le Pen a reprieve as court decision looms

Marine Le Pen, the leader of France's far-right National Rally (RN), is turning her attention back to politics after a challenging legal ordeal. A verdict regarding allegations of misused European Parliament funds won't be announced until 31 March, giving her a temporary reprieve from legal scrutiny.

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