Facing far-right ultimatum, French finance minister says budget can still be improved
French Finance Minister Antoine Armand said on Saturday that the 2025 budget could still be improved, but stopped short of giving ground in a standoff with the far right over new concessions.
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government makes budget concession
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier scrapped plans to raise electricity taxes amid the far-right's no-confidence vote threat.
French Finance Minister Says Budget Can Still Be Improved
French Finance Minister Antoine Armand said on Saturday that the 2025 budget could still be improved, but stopped short of giving ground in a standoff with the far right over new concessions. Ratings agency Standard & Poor's gave Prime Minister Michel Barnier's fragile minority government a rare reprieve late on Friday leaving its rating steady although France's budget deficit has spiralled out of control this year.
France needs stability, says prime minister amid looming budget crisis
Prime Minister Michel Barnier said on Friday that France needed stability, when asked about a possible 'ultimatum' given to him by Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally party due to widespread opposition to his proposed budget.
French PM announces concession in bid to end budget standoff
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier on Thursday announced a major concession in a bid to end a standoff with the opposition over the budget, which has caused jitters on financial
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French PM scraps electricity tax amid far right's no-confidence threat
Gupta and Leigh Thomas PARIS (Reuters) -French Prime Minister Michel Barnier on Thursday dropped plans to raise electricity ...
French President Macron visits Notre Dame as fire-ravaged cathedral prepares to reopen
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Over 50% of French People Want Government to Fall, Survey Finds
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'They threw her body into the ocean' - woman dies on boat headed for French island
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French 10-Year Borrowing Costs Match Greece’s for First Time
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Pope Francis Addresses End-of-Life Issues with French Parliamentarians
Pope Francis addresses French parliamentarians and speaks to them about end-of-life issues, hoping that the message will also ...