A €44 billion austerity gamble, strikes in the streets, and promises to Kiev are about to go up in smoke
France’s government is once again on the verge of collapse. Prime Minister Francois Bayrou faces near-certain defeat in a confidence vote over a disputed austerity plan, a showdown that threatens President Emmanuel Macron’s authority at home and casts doubt on Paris’ ability to deliver on its ambitious promises abroad – including security guarantees for Ukraine.
France in meltdown – how bad is it this time?
Bayrou has staked his survival on a confidence vote scheduled for Monday, September 8. At issue is an austerity package worth €44…
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