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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 Survives First No-confidence Vote In Parliament

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou on Thursday survived his first vote of no confidence in parliament after the motion, brought by the leftist opposition, failed to gain traction on the far right.

International Business Times

French PM survives first no-confidence vote in parliament

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou on Thursday survived his first vote of no confidence in parliament after the motion, brought by the leftist opposition, failed to gain traction with the far right.

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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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Macron Irks Allies, Left With Africa 'Forgot To Say Thank You' Jibe

President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday faced an angry backlash from France's remaining allies in West Africa and accusations at home of showing a neo-colonialist attitude after lamenting that African countries "forgot to say thank you" for France's decade-long military deployment to fight an Islamist insurgency.

International Business Times

Starmer inspired by Northern Ireland to launch project for peace in Israel-Gaza

Sir Keir Starmer has announced Britain will lead an international initiative to bring peace to the Middle East

The Independent UK

French PM names new government, hoping to avoid another no-confidence vote

Centrist François Bayrou had promised a ‘national interest government’ across the middle political ground but ended up leaning to the conservative right

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Can Macron’s new PM unite France’s moderates? Marine Le Pen looms if he fails

François Bayrou faces the same budgetary headache as Michel Barnier – but the parliamentary equation has changed, says Paul Taylor of the European Policy Centre

The Guardian - UK

Pressure Grows On France's Macron To Name New PM

French President Emmanuel Macron was on Monday set to hold a series of consultations with party bosses as pressure grew on him to name a new prime minister and defuse a political crisis.

International Business Times

Macron under increasing pressure to rebuild government

After a weekend wrapped in the glory of presiding over the reopening of Paris' Notre-Dame cathedral, French President Emmanuel Macron has returned to earth with a bump – summoned by his own camp to name a prime minister "within hours" to end the current political turmoil.

Radio France Internationale

How could Macron replace Barnier as French prime minister? Here are his best options

As president prepares to appoint his next prime minister, we take a look at how the complex parliamentary arithmetic may shape his choice

The Guardian - UK

Labour panned as senior MPs meet with Israeli politician

LABOUR have been accused of a “complete lack of judgement” after two senior figures met with Israeli politician Merav Michaeli ...

The National (Scotland)

David Lammy refuses to sanction IDF leader who called for Gazans to 'starve to death'

THE Foreign Secretary has been challenged on whether he will sanction an Israeli politician found guilty of illegally using Palestinians as human…

The National (Scotland)

France Bristles At Painkiller Maker's Sale To US Fund

French drugmaker Sanofi's Monday confirmation that it plans to sell a controlling stake in its over-the-counter unit to a US investment fund sparked a new political backlash, stoked by fears the deal marks a loss of sovereignty over key medications.

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The Independent UK

Rayner and Reeves lead big turnout by cabinet for Labour Friends of Israel

With pro-Palestinian protesters outside, cabinet ministers were out in force at conference to support Labour Friends of Israel

Radio France Internationale

France set to announce new government after months of political deadlock

France is expected to finalise a new government by Sunday, with President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Michel Barnier negotiating a cabinet reshuffle that marks a shift to the right. After months of political stalemate following snap legislative elections, key positions such as foreign, economy, and interior ministers are set…

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Impeachment proceedings against France's Macron pass first hurdle

The bureau of France's National Assembly has validated an impeachment procedure brought by hard-left MPs against President Emmanuel Macron. It's an unprecedented move in France, but it is highly unlikely the head of state will fall.

The Independent UK

Thousands protest across France over former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier being named prime minister

Left-wing parties accuse Emmanuel Macron of stealing elections by choosing conservative to lead government

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Thousands Protest In France Against New Prime Minister

Thousands of left-wing demonstrators on Saturday took to the streets across France to protest against the nomination of the centre-right Michel Barnier as prime minister and denounce President Emmanuel Macron's "power grab."

Radio France Internationale

France’s new PM welcomed by Brussels but faces uphill struggle at home

EU leaders have given France’s new PM Michel Barnier a warm welcome – but the former Brexit negotiator faces tough challenges, and opposition, on the domestic front.

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Macron meets with former presidents, top politicians as search for PM continues

French President Emmanuel Macron is holding meetings with his predecessors and two senior politicians on Monday in his search to name the next prime minister. He promised to announce a new government leader this week, sources and media said.

The Guardian - UK

France’s voters have rejected Macron. Why is he still trying to dictate who governs us?

The president’s refusal to appoint a new PM from the left displays breathtaking arrogance – and undermines our democracy, says Guardian Europe columnist Rokhaya Diallo

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on France ungoverned: a humbled president must learn humility

Editorial: Emmanuel Macron’s refusal to accept a minority left government was a mistake. Having lost the election he needs to give ground

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Labour MP took all-expenses-paid trip to Israel funded by Zionist group

A SCOTTISH Labour MP has been slammed for taking an all-expenses-paid trip to Israel funded by a Zionist lobbying group.

Al Jazeera

Macron has blocked left-wing choice for French PM – what happens next?

Left-wing alliance NFP has failed to secure cross-party backing for its choice for prime minister.

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