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France’s Barnier caves to far right’s electricity tax demands as budget crisis looms
Plan was sticking point between government and the National Rally, which has threatened to topple the prime minister.
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Barnier Bows to Pressure in Energy Tax U-Turn
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier has retracted plans to increase electricity taxes following threats from the far-right ...
France's far right propped up the weak government. It could now bring it crashing down
France's government is hanging by a thread as the far-right National Rally party threatens to bring down Prime Minister ...
France’s government warns of ‘big storm’ as no-confidence vote looms
France’s minority government may be on its last legs as opposition lawmakers move this week toward a no-confidence vote.
Le Pen Makes More Budget Demands as Barnier Gives Ground
Marine Le Pen’s National Rally set out further demands for changes to the French government’s 2025 budget bill after Prime ...
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Turbulent Times: France's Government Faces No-Confidence Vote
France's minority government, led by Prime Minister Michel Barnier, is grappling with a looming no-confidence vote. Sparks ...
Over 50% of French people want government to fall, survey finds
Some 53% of French people want Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government to fall due to anger over his proposed budget, ...
Barnier promises concessions on budget to try to save French government
The French government is prepared to “make concessions” to get its budget though parliament and avoid a market “storm”, the ...