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France Considers Referendum on Austerity Measures

France Considers Referendum on Austerity Measures

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France's Prime Minister François Bayrou is on his way to present a financial cold shower. The national debt is to be decreased and productivity stimulated, according to Bayrou

Verdict Against Le Pen Casts Doubt on Presidential Ambitions

Verdict Against Le Pen Casts Doubt on Presidential Ambitions

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A hot political climate in France can become even hotter after the verdict against Marine Le Pen. And personally, the blow is hard against her dreams of becoming president

The Prime Minister Survives Vote of No Confidence

The Prime Minister Survives Vote of No Confidence

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France's government has survived a vote of no confidence in the National Assembly on Wednesday – and thereby the state budget is one step closer to being adopted.

Prime Minister Survives Vote of No Confidence

Prime Minister Survives Vote of No Confidence

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French Prime Minister Bayrou open to changing pension laws

French Prime Minister Bayrou open to changing pension laws

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Catastrophic state expenditures and a controversial pension reform were the main themes when France's newly appointed Prime Minister François Bayrou made his maiden speech in the National Assembly.

Far-Right Pioneer Jean-Marie Le Pen is Dead

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Far-Right Pioneer Jean-Marie Le Pen is Dead

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The French far-right's father, Jean-Marie Le Pen, has passed away at the age of 96. He is hailed as a "milestone" by his supporters – but is also called the "devil of the republic"

Death toll rises on cyclone-hit Mayotte

Death toll rises on cyclone-hit Mayotte

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On Mayotte, the work is underway to identify the deceased since the island group was hit by the worst cyclone in nearly 100 years.

New French government may come tonight

New French government may come tonight

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At the earliest, at 5 pm on Monday, President Emmanuel Macron will present France's new government.

Macron declares a day of mourning for Mayotte's victims

Macron declares a day of mourning for Mayotte's victims

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The full extent of the devastation in cyclone-hit Mayotte is not yet clear. France is implementing measures for "exceptional natural disasters" and visiting President Emmanuel Macron declares a national day of mourning

Many feared dead after cyclone in Mayotte

Many feared dead after cyclone in Mayotte

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The cyclone Chido has swept through the French territory of Mayotte, off the east coast of Africa, and left behind extensive damage and destruction.

The New Prime Minister Takes Over in France

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The New Prime Minister Takes Over in France

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The centrist politician and former minister François Bayrou becomes the new French prime minister. No one knows better than I do how difficult the position is, he says during a handover ceremony at the prime minister's residence Matignon in Paris