French Prime Minister François Bayrou has warned that he will use special executive powers to force his government’s contentious 2025 budget through parliament without a vote – a move that is certain to trigger a no-confidence motion...
French PM Bayrou says will force through contentious budget without a vote
France’s minority government faced the prospect of a no-confidence motion next week after Prime Minister François Bayrou confirmed he would use special powers to force through his budget without a vote in parliament.