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French PM Bayrou slams Trump’s 'brutal' humiliation of Zelensky in Oval Office

French Prime Minister François Bayrou has strongly condemned US President Donald Trump’s harsh treatment of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office, describing it as a shocking display of "brutality" designed to humiliate Zelensky and coerce him into acquiescing to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s demands.

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Algeria refused Mulhouse attacker under French deportation order '10 times'

The man who stabbed one person to death and wounded six others in Mulhouse, eastern France, has been charged with terrorism offences and remanded in custody. Prime Minister François Bayrou said the attacker had been under a deportation order to Algeria for previous crimes, but Algeria had repeatedly refused to…

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French social partners start three months of pension reform discussions

France’s labour and management representatives begin three months of negotiations Thursday on the 2023 pension reform that raised the retirement age to 64. While some unions call for the reform to be repealed, the government is asking for the system’s budget to be balanced by 2030, which might not be…

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France condemns Hamas as remains of Franco-Israeli hostage Yahalomi returned

France has condemned the death of Franco-Israeli hostage Ohad Yahalomi, whose remains were returned by Hamas this week, with President Emmanuel Macron calling for an end to the group's "barbarity".

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PM Bayrou gathers ministers for immigration talks amid Franco-Algerian tensions

Prime Minister François Bayrou is bringing together key ministers this Wednesday to tackle one of France’s most pressing issues – managing migration flows more effectively.This comes as the French government remains divided on the best approach to immigration and growing tensions with Algeria.

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Risk of wider war in Europe has ‘never been so high’, says French prime minister

The UK and France has banded together to propose 30,000 European troops stationed in Ukraine

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Why Catholic school sexual abuse scandal is plaguing France’s prime minister

French Prime Minister François Bayrou has vowed to support an investigation into decades of alleged abuse at a Catholic school, following accusations from the left that he misled parliament by claiming he was unaware of the case while he was a local official and education minister. Pressure on Bayrou increased…

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Mayotte has been French for longer than Nice. Why is it still treated with colonial arrogance?

The Indian Ocean island is an integral part of France and the EU – but the aftermath of a devastating cyclone has highlighted its neglect, says Guardian Europe columnist Rokhaya Diallo

The Guardian - UK

Even if France’s budget doesn’t tackle the public deficit, let’s give thanks it exists

Politics have sunk so low since Emmanuel Macron’s snap election, we’re just grateful when foretold catastrophes don’t materialise

The Guardian - UK

PM Bayrou calls for national debate on immigration after controversial 'flooding' comments

Prime Minister François Bayrou has called for a national debate on immigration and what it means to be French, days after stirring controversy with comments about immigrants 'flooding' France.

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Bayrou's government survives no-confidence vote over France's 2025 budget

France’s government survived a no-confidence vote on Wednesday allowing the 2025 budget to make its way through parliament.

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The thorny question of French retirement reform is on the table again under France's new government. Does it stand a chance?

Today, the French retirement reform is an expensive system, threatening to break the economy.

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PM Bayrou set to survive no-confidence vote, but political turmoil persists

French Prime Minister François Bayrou is expected to survive a no-confidence vote in parliament this Wednesday, winning some breathing space after less than two months in office but by no means ensuring his long-term future.

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French PM pushes through budget, faces second no-confidence vote

French Prime Minister François Bayrou invoked special executive powers on Monday to push through the 2025 budget proposal without a vote, prompting a no-confidence motion by the hard-left France Unbowed party.

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French PM in hot water over migrant 'flooding' gaffe

Prime Minister François Bayrou has come under fire over his remarks on immigration that have sparked controversy, threatening the fragile political alliances that are keeping his government afloat.

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French PM Bayrou saves 4,000 teaching jobs in budget cuts reversal

French Prime Minister François Bayrou said 4,000 public teaching jobs would not be cut in the 2025 budget, reversing a plan by his predecessor Michel Barnier.

The Guardian - UK

Donald Trump will huff and he’ll puff, but if Europe’s leaders rise to its defence, their house will stand

The EU is facing a torrid year ahead from enemies both within and without. But it is still far from a lost cause

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French PM under fire for plans to split controversial assisted dying bill

Prime Minister François Bayrou has drawn strong criticism after proposing to split France's long-awaited end-of-life legislation into two separate laws. Opponents warn the move could delay assisted dying reforms.

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Macron warns on Ukraine as world leaders hail Trump's return to White House

French President Emmanuel Macron warned on Monday that Russia's war against Ukraine would not end imminently despite Donald Trump's pre-investiture pledges to terminate the fighting soon after his formal return to the White House.

The Guardian - UK

Trump presidency will help to ‘occupy Brussels’, says Orbán

Hungary PM says US leader will bolster Europe’s rightwing forces as nationalist politicians attend inauguration

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French government faces no confidence vote as Socialists mull allegiance

France's government faces a another critical challenge as lawmakers debate a censure motion that will shed light on the Socialist Party's stance among the alliances within a fragmented French parliament.

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Mayotte struggles to recover a month after devastating cyclone Chido

A month after cyclone Chido unleashed devastation across Mayotte, the archipelago continues to contend with extensive damage and a sluggish recovery process, particularly in the northern regions of the Indian Ocean territory. On Wednesday, an emergency bill designed to speed up reconstruction efforts was approved in the French lower house…

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French PM vows to reopen pension reform talks amid growing debt crisis

French Prime Minister François Bayrou on Tuesday vowed to reopen talks on reforming pensions as he conceded the country's spiralling debt problems would preoccupy government planning over the coming parliamentary sessions.

The Guardian - UK

France must stand firm in face of ‘new world disorder’ embodied by Musk, says PM

François Bayrou said France must look global powers ‘face on’ in reference to Donald Trump’s return to office

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France's New PM Faces Budget Crisis Amid Political Instability

France's new PM François Bayrou faces challenges passing budget bill amidst political turmoil and parliamentary alliances.

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