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France's Credit Rating Downgraded by Fitch
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France's Credit Rating Downgraded by Fitch

France's credit rating has been downgraded by the credit rating agency Fitch, which refers to an increase in the US national debt.
Sebastien Lecornu Sworn In as Protests Erupt Across France
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Sebastien Lecornu Sworn In as Protests Erupt Across France

France's new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu was sworn in in the shadow of extensive street protests in Paris and around the country. Lecornu, who was appointed by President Emmanuel Macron, promised to "break" with the past
France Faces Protests as New Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu Takes Office
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France Faces Protests as New Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu Takes Office

At the same time as France's new prime minister is now going to take over the country, extensive demonstrations have been announced. The movement "Block everything" is trying to paralyze the country for a day
Political Crisis Offers Macron Temporary Relief Amid Economic Challenges
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Political Crisis Offers Macron Temporary Relief Amid Economic Challenges

The fallen government can give President Macron some political respite as a new prime minister is now to be appointed. But there is a risk that France will not solve the fundamental problem of a crisis-ridden economy
France Faces Political Turmoil as Government Falls
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France Faces Political Turmoil as Government Falls

France is again in acute political crisis since the parliament has dismissed Prime Minister François Bayrou and his government. President Emmanuel Macron promises to present a new name "within a few days"
French Government Faces Collapse Amid Political Turmoil
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French Government Faces Collapse Amid Political Turmoil

In France, the government may be forced to resign after Prime Minister François Bayrou requested a vote of confidence in parliament. Everything indicates that he will lose Monday's vote – thereby throwing France back into political chaos at the same time as the country's large national debt is growing
France Considers Referendum on Austerity Measures
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France Considers Referendum on Austerity Measures

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
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Verdict Against Le Pen Casts Doubt on Presidential Ambitions

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
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The Prime Minister Survives Vote of No Confidence

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
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Prime Minister Survives Vote of No Confidence

French Prime Minister Bayrou open to changing pension laws
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French Prime Minister Bayrou open to changing pension laws

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

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
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Death toll rises on cyclone-hit Mayotte

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
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New French government may come tonight

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
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Macron declares a day of mourning for Mayotte's victims

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
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Many feared dead after cyclone in Mayotte

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

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
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