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French Socialists will not back no-confidence vote against Bayrou's government
The French centre-left Socialist party will not back a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Francois Bayrou's government, Le Figaro reported on Thursday, citing an intra-party meeting. Dozens of far-left lawmakers have put forward a no-confidence motion against Bayrou,
French PM Bayrou thrown surprise lifeline by Socialists
The decision of the Socialists means that Bayrou is safe for now, but remains in a precarious position with budget talks set to open. The far-right National Rally has said it will not vote for Thursday’s no-confidence motion, in order to give the prime minister a chance to govern, but has made no such assurances regarding the future.
Socialists Save Bayrou: No-Confidence Vote Avoided
The French Socialist Party decided not to back a no-confidence vote against Prime Minister Francois Bayrou, allowing his government to survive a crucial parliamentary session. Despite seeking support from various factions due to political instability,
French Socialists will not back no-confidence vote against Bayrou
France's centre-left Socialist party will not back a no-confidence vote against Prime Minister Francois Bayrou on Thursday, its leader said, which will enable Bayrou's minority government to live to fight another day.
French Socialists set not to back no-confidence vote against Bayrou
PARIS - France's centre-left Socialist party will not back a no-confidence vote against Prime Minister Francois Bayrou on Thursday, party sources said, a decision enabling his weak minority government to live to fight another day.
Political Tensions Flare: Bayrou's Minority Government Faces Crucial Vote
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou's minority government is under threat as the Socialist Party considers supporting a no-confidence vote. Despite efforts to renegotiate a pension reform law, losing Socialist backing could force Bayrou into reliance on the far-right National Rally,
France's PM Bayrou Weakened by Socialists' Threat to Back No-Confidence Vote
Although Bayrou looks likely to survive the no-confidence motion put forward by 58 far-left France Unbowed (LFI), Green and communist MPs, a loss of Socialist support would be a big blow, especially after he offered on Tuesday to renegotiate a disputed 2023 pension reform law to win their backing.
French Socialist Party raises threat of backing no-confidence vote against government
The French Socialist Party, whose support Francois Bayrou's minority government has been trying to secure for weeks, on Tuesday raised the threat of backing a no-confidence vote against the government later this week.
France's new Prime Minister Bayrou mulls voting system reform
New French Prime Minister François Bayrou is considering changing the voting system for the National Assembly, he said in his first government statement on Tuesday. The 73-year-old has long been a proponent of introducing proportional representation in France.
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France’s new prime minister is trying to court the left
The prime minister runs a minority government, composed of ministers ranging from ex-Socialists to conservatives, which is not based on any formal coalition pact. Faced with the same problem, his ...
Key Quotes From French Prime Minister Bayrou's Parliamentary Address
PARIS (Reuters) - French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou on Tuesday told lawmakers that France was drowning in debt, but ...
French Prime Minister Signals He Will Revisit Retirement Law That Led to Mass Protests
His government on shaky ground, Prime Minister François Bayrou offered to reopen debate on the measure, which raised the ...
French PM Bayrou rules out suspending or repealing pension reform- source
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou has told political leaders that he will not suspend or repeal President Emmanuel Macron ...
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EU goes easy on France’s Bayrou as he tries to plug €53B black hole
The fledgling Paris government is “trying their best” to get a budget through parliament after a previous version sunk its ...
France’s new prime minister says he’ll renegotiate a contested plan to raise the retirement age
New French prime minister François Bayrou is facing his first major test at parliament. His government has no parliament ...
Investors Shun French Markets as Political Risk Still Lingers
A heavy discount continues to plague French assets and Prime Minister Francois Bayrou’s attempt to tackle the ongoing ...
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Prime Minister François Bayrou’s leadership hangs in the balance as Socialist Party support wavers ahead of a crucial no-confidence vote
The precariousness of Bayrou’s position is underscored by comparisons to his predecessor Michel Barnier, who was ousted after ...