Tag #French Politics

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Low Cost of AME-Funded Ear Surgeries in France

The French government spends 11,000–13,000 euros annually on ear surgeries for undocumented immigrants under the AME program, a small fraction of the overall budget and limited to medically necessary cases, despite claims of excessive spending by the National Rally.

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French Government Faces No-Confidence Vote Over Budget Dispute

On December 2nd, 2024, the French government faces a potential no-confidence vote due to a standoff with the Rassemblement National (RN) over the social security budget. The RN, led by Jordan Bardella, threatens a censure motion unless further concessions are made before 15:00. The government, led b...

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French Budget Faces Crisis, Threatening Government Collapse

The French government faces a potential parliamentary crisis as its social security budget faces opposition from both the far-right and left-wing, threatening the government's survival and possibly triggering a no-confidence vote, potentially leading to the earliest government collapse since 1962.

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Sarkozy Contemplates Political Exit in 1995

In a 1995 Liberation profile, 40-year-old French Minister of Budget Nicolas Sarkozy contemplated leaving politics within a decade due to its high costs, revealing cynicism about the system and a calculated approach to media relations, while reflecting on his complex relationship with his father and ...

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Bardella's Book: A Self-Centered View of Politics

Jordan Bardella's book, "Ce que je cherche," offers a self-absorbed account of his political journey, lacking substantive policy or ideological content, focusing instead on personal experiences and emotional responses, raising questions about his suitability for political leadership.

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French Government Faces No-Confidence Vote Amidst Concessions to Far-Right

Faced with a potential no-confidence vote next week, the French government, led by Prime Minister Michel Barnier, conceded to far-right demands by reducing electricity prices by 14% and further reducing healthcare funding for irregular immigrants; however, the far-right maintains its threat.

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Euro Tumbles Amid French Political Uncertainty and Interest Rate Divergence

The euro fell 0.72% against the dollar to $1.0497 on Monday due to political instability in France and differing interest rate expectations between the U.S. and Europe, with the market pricing in a possible rate cut from the ECB.

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French Government Faces Collapse Over Budget Vote

Facing a vote of no confidence, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government risks collapse due to the National Rally's opposition to its proposed budget, which includes €40 billion in spending cuts and €20 billion in tax hikes, despite recent concessions; a failure could trigger a financial cr...

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French Government Collapse Imminent After No-Confidence Vote

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier faces a no-confidence vote on Wednesday, likely resulting in a government collapse due to opposition amendments that rendered his proposed budget unacceptable. This follows President Macron's June parliamentary elections, leaving France in a state of political un...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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French PM Barnier Faces Potential Government Collapse Over Budget

On December 1st, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier faced a potential government collapse due to budget negotiations, with the far-right and left-wing parties threatening a no-confidence vote if he uses Article 49.3 to pass the budget without a vote.

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French Government Faces Collapse Amid Budget Crisis

France's minority government faces a no-confidence vote this week, with potential domestic and international consequences if it fails to pass the budget by December 21st, due to the fragile coalition relying on far-right support.

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Global Markets Show Mixed Performance Amidst Geopolitical Uncertainty

Global markets showed mixed results this week; European markets fell due to geopolitical uncertainty and French political instability, while US markets reached new highs due to a resilient economy and expected lower interest rates; Asian markets were mixed, with Australia hitting a record high and C...

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