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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.

France Considers Referendum on Austerity Measures

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.

Verdict Against Le Pen Casts Doubt on Presidential Ambitions

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. .

The Prime Minister Survives Vote of No Confidence

Prime Minister Survives Vote of No Confidence

France's Prime Minister François Bayrou survived his first vote of no confidence in the National Assembly on Thursday, after the Left Party failed to win over the far-right in the vote of no confidence. The relatively newly appointed Prime Minister was subjected to the vote after he had previously proclaimed that drastic cuts are required to address the French budget deficit.

Prime Minister Survives Vote of No Confidence

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. .

French Prime Minister Bayrou open to changing pension laws

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".

Far-Right Pioneer Jean-Marie Le Pen is Dead

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. .

Death toll rises on cyclone-hit Mayotte

New French government may come tonight

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

New French government may come tonight

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.

Macron declares a day of mourning for Mayotte's victims

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. .

Many feared dead after cyclone in Mayotte

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.

The New Prime Minister Takes Over in France