France's far right says it will vote government down unless 'last minute miracle'
France's far-right National Rally will force the collapse of Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government unless in a "last minute miracle" he yields to their demands on the budget, its president Jordan Bardella said.
France’s government crisis: A warning for financial stability
France faces a political and financial crisis as Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government teeters on the brink of collapse.
France’s Budget Crisis Deters Buyers Wary of Further Turmoil
Investors are steering clear of French assets after a sudden flare-up in political tension this week, betting that the volatile period is far from over.
France needs stability, says prime minister amid looming budget crisis
Prime Minister Michel Barnier said on Friday that France needed stability, when asked about a possible 'ultimatum' given to him by Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally party due to widespread opposition to his proposed budget.
France’s Prime Minister Is on the Block, and Marine Le Pen Holds the Blade
The end of Michel Barnier’s government looks inevitable, even imminent, and would add to the country’s political malaise. The only question seems to be: How long can he last?
France Won’t Be Blackmailed Over Budget, Finance Minister Says
Finance Minister Antoine Armand said France won’t accept artificial budget deadlines from Marine Le Pen even as the far-right leader gave her strongest indication yet that she’s prepared to topple the government as soon as this week.
Negotiate on the budget or we'll bring you down, France's far right tells government
France could see a political earthquake in the coming days as the far right National Rally gave the government a deadline of Monday to agree fresh concessions over the budget.
Le Pen Says Government Has ‘Put an End’ to Budget Talks
The French government “has put an end to discussions” on possible changes to the social security bill, Marine Le Pen told AFP on Sunday, paving the way for a possible no-confidence vote as soon as Wednesday.
French far right says government spurned budget talks
To survive the vote in the fractured lower house, Barnier needs Marine Le Pen's party to abstain, otherwise his government ...
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Jordan Bardella threatens to bring down French government over budget
In just a few hours on Monday, lawmakers are set to gather in the National Assembly to vote on next year’s social security ...
France’s Le Pen Boosts Budget Asks Ahead of Monday Deadline
Far-right leader Marine Le Pen, who holds outsize leverage in France’s split parliament, gave Prime Minister Michel Barnier ...
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France's budget battle offers Le Pen a reprieve as court decision looms
Marine Le Pen, the leader of France's far-right National Rally (RN), is turning her attention back to politics after a ...
France slashes electric-car subsidies amid budget crunch
France will sharply reduce subsidies for electric-car purchases in the coming days, with a new scale ranging from 2,000 to ...
Why France’s Political and Budget Drama Is Spooking Investors
France’s efforts to repair its public finances are threatening a new political and financial crisis, prompting investors to ...
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France is approaching a moment of humiliation in financial markets as budget chaos mounts
The growing sense of crisis over France’s budget is driving the country toward a moment of humiliation in financial markets: ...
S&P sticks with France rating in reprieve for PM
PARIS: French Prime Minister Michel Barnier won a minor reprieve in his battle to pass a budget and remain in power as S&P Global Ratings reiterated its assessment of the country’s debt.