France's new prime minister faces first big test during period of political instability, budget woes
Tuesday, 14 January 2025 () New French prime minister François Bayrou is facing his first major test at parliament. His government has no parliament majority amid unprecedented political instability. Bayrou is to address lawmakers through a general policy speech meant to outline his top priorities, including key budget decisions, one month after he was appointed by President Emmanuel Macron. Bayrou urgently needs to pass a budget bill for 2025, in order to help reduce France’s deficit and allow key expenses such as defense measures needed amid the war in Ukraine and aid promised to angry farmers. France’s deficit is estimated to reach 6% of its gross domestic product in 2024.
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After getting the nod in December, Bayrou became France's fourth prime minister in just one year. He now faces a major challenge to pass the long-overdue 2025 budget plan.
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Tuesday, 14 January 2025 ()
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