Bayrou, France

France's PM Bayrou Weakened by Socialist 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.
France's new Prime Minister Bayrou survives no-confidence vote
Newly appointed French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou survived a no-confidence vote on Thursday after the opposition Socialist Party chose not to back the motion.
France: PM Bayrou outlines his vision days before he may face a no-confidence vote
Ahead of an expected trust vote, French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou has opened negotiations regarding a pension reforms to reach an understanding with left-wing lawmakers
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 conservative predecessor,
France: Socialist MPs say no to no-confidence motion in Bayrou
In France, the Socialist deputies, gathered shortly before the start of the debate in the National Assembly, decided not to vote on the motion of no confidence in the Bayrou government.
French PM Bayrou survives no-confidence vote
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou passed the first test of his new minority government on Thursday as he survived a vote of no-confidence called by the hard left after the centre-left Socialist Party did not back the motion.
French Parliament Head Warns Against Backing No-Confidence Vote Versus Government
Green and Communist parties have put forward a no-confidence motion against Bayrou's minority government. The political instability in France, which had four prime ministers last year, has rattled markets.
French PM Set To Survive No-confidence Vote In Parliament
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou looked set to survive his first vote of no confidence in parliament on Thursday after the motion, brought by the leftist opposition, failed to gain traction on the far right.
France's new PM faces first big test as he puts forward key budget plans
France's new Prime Minister François Bayrou has addressed politicians through a general policy speech meant to outline his ...
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France, Bayrou Saves Himself: Far Left's Motion of Censure Rejected. Socialists and Le Pen Abstain
The French National Assembly rejects the motion of censure against the Bayrou government promoted by the far-left opposition.
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France’s Bayrou gets spending plan approved by EU
BRUSSELS ― The European Commission has endorsed the new French government's updated spending plan in a boost to Prime ...
Key quotes from French Prime Minister Bayrou's parliamentary address
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou on Tuesday told lawmakers that France was drowning in debt, but pledged to listen to ...
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Socialist Party's Decision Steers France Away from Political Chaos
The French Socialist Party has decided not to back a no-confidence vote against Prime Minister Francois Bayrou, allowing his ...
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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 ...
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 ...