Barnier, French Prime Minister

French government creaks as Barnier's budget woes weaken survival chances
The future for French Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government looks bleak, with his struggles to push the 2025 budget through a polarised parliament increasingly likely to end in the toppling of his fragile coalition.
French Socialists reject Barnier’s overtures, raising odds of a government collapse
French MPs have spent weeks debating the Barnier government’s hastily prepared budget, which includes €40 billion in spending cuts and €20 billion in tax hikes. The bill aims to reduce the French budget deficit, which is projected to hit 6.1 percent of gross domestic product in 2024.
French PM Barnier warns of 'serious storm' on the horizon amid budget dispute
French lawmakers have spent weeks debating a budget proposal that has threatened to topple Barnier's cabinet. #EuropeNews
French markets wracked by budget fears; Barnier warns of 'big storm'
By Harry Robertson and Amanda Cooper LONDON (Reuters) -French stocks and bonds fell sharply on Wednesday, driving the premium the government pays for long-term borrowing to its highest since the euro zone debt crisis of 2012,
Barnier's Government in Budget Battle: France on the Verge of Political Upheaval
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier faces a significant political challenge as his budget proposal encounters resistance in a divided parliament. His coalition could collapse if a no-confidence motion is pushed by opponents,
French government on brink of collapse over 2025 budget vote
A bitter debate is now unfolding inside the ruling class over how to recalibrate its policies, that will confront it, sooner rather than later, with explosive working class opposition.
French Premier Warns of Market ‘Storm’ If Budget Voted Down
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier said the country faces a “storm” in financial markets if an “unlikely but possible” alliance of lawmakers across the political spectrum rejects his government’s budget proposals and votes it out of power.
French PM Barnier: A ‘serious storm’ is on the horizon if the French government falls
“This is a very serious moment,” Barnier said in an interview with French broadcaster TF1. PARIS — French Prime Minister Michel Barnier said Tuesday that France could face fiscal calamity should lawmakers decide to topple his government over a budget dispute.
French far-right leader repeats threat to topple government after talks with PM Barnier
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen said on Monday that if the budget was passed in its current form, her party would not support Prime Minister Michel Barnier in a no-confidence vote. Opposition parties are threatening to topple the government as it seeks to approve a budget.
Majority of French back Macron's resignation if government falls - poll
Some 54% of French people think a no-confidence vote in parliament that could topple the government of Prime Minister Michel ...
Le Pen’s Party Yet to Decide on Toppling French Government
Far-right leader Marine Le Pen’s finance chief said Wednesday her lawmakers have not yet decided if they will vote to bring ...