France braces for a political showdown as the new prime minister seeks to force a budget through

In France, Prime Minister Francois Bayrou is facing political uncertainty as he plans to use special executive powers to pass his budget without a parliamentary vote, potentially leading to a motion of no confidence and his downfall. This move comes after previous Prime Minister Michel Barnier resigned in December due to a confidence motion. Bayrou aims to secure the budget adoption amidst a fractured National Assembly and opposition from parties like France Unbowed and the Socialists, who have criticized the government’s austerity measures and proposed budget revisions.

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