Bardella hints French far right won’t topple PM in multiple no-confidence votes – POLITICO
“This is an extremely bad budget,” the 29-year-old said. The National Rally faces a strategic dilemma: While a…
French political crisis
French budget passes key hurdle, setting up high-stakes showdown next week – POLITICO
Bayrou’s minority government does not have enough support to pass the budget next week, so it will likely…
French PM Bayrou thrown surprise lifeline by Socialists – POLITICO
“We are not ashamed of negotiating,” Socialist Party leader Olivier Faure told lawmakers on Thursday before the vote.…
French government to copy-paste budget that led to predecessor’s downfall – POLITICO
However, a path forward remains elusive. Bayrou lacks majority support in parliament and remains vulnerable to being ousted…
PM François Bayrou unveils France’s fourth government in a year – POLITICO
Bayrou, a 73-year-old stalwart of French centrism and one of President Emmanuel Macron’s earliest supporters, strong-armed Macron into…
World’s cartoonists on this week’s events
First published on Cagle.com, Bulgaria, Dec. 17, 2024 | By Christo Komarnitski First published on Cagle.com, The Netherlands,…
New French Prime Minister François Bayrou off to a nightmarish start – POLITICO
Even more crucially, Bayrou has so far been unable to extend his narrow base of support in France’s…
France’s credit rating cut by Moody’s just hours after new prime minister appointed
France’s credit rating was downgraded by Moody’s ratings agency, adding pressure on the just-appointed prime minister to rein…
World’s cartoonists on this week’s events
First published on Cagle.com, Austria, December 8, 2024 | By Marian Kamensky First published on Cagle.com, The Netherlands,…
Macron picks François Bayrou as prime minister to navigate France’s crisis – POLITICO
The hard-left France Unbowed has already vowed to bring forward a no-confidence motion against Bayrou, though Marine Tondelier,…
Macron will name new prime minister on Friday – POLITICO
In a bid to ensure the next head of government lasts longer than Barnier, Macron has tried to…
Macron working to strip far right of influence on next French government – POLITICO
Macron is expected to name a new premier by the end of the day Thursday to replace Barnier.…
Macron grasps for magic formula to end France’s political paralysis – POLITICO
The far right took a different approach. National Rally leader Jordan Bardella accused Macron of ignoring the millions…
World’s cartoonists on this week’s events
First published on Cagle.com, The Netherlands, December 5, 2024 | By Tom Janssen First published on PoliticalCartoons.com, December…
France’s Barnier to stay on as caretaker prime minister after submitting resignation – POLITICO
Macron is scheduled to deliver a televised address at 8 p.m. on Thursday, though it’s unclear if he…