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French government faces first major test over deep budget cuts

The new French government is facing its first major test in a hostile parliament as it tries to push through a budget of spending cuts and tax increases on...
Europe

Spending cuts needed to tackle France’s colossal debt, Michel Barnier tells MPs

In his first address to the French parliament, the new prime minister, Michel Barnier, has said “colossal” debt...
Activism

Macron’s True Color Is Blue

After 51 days of political limbo, the proverbial white smoke finally rose from the Élysée Palace. The appointment...
Emmanuel Macron

Protests erupt in France against new Prime Minister Barnier

Thousands of people have taken to the streets across France to protest President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to appoint former Brexit negotiator Michel...
Democracy

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Clock is ticking again for Michel Barnier, France’s anorak-wearing, spreadsheet-loving new PM

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He calmly but firmly negotiated the UK’s departure from the EU after years of British squabbling over Brexit, and he prefers consensus to political...

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