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French government faces collapse after PM pushes through budget bill
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier used the controversial Article 49.3 of the French Consitution to force the adoption of next year's social security budget plan. In retaliation, opposition parties from the left and far right are threatening his government with a no-confidence vote.
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Economy
France's 2025 budget crisis: Barnier invokes Article 49.3 - What now?
French PM Michel Barnier has invoked Article 49.3 to pass budget measures without parliamentary approval, risking a no-confidence vote. Opposition, led by Marine Le Pen, demanded the indexation of pensions to inflation. Markets react with bond spreads widening and CAC 40 falling.
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Squid Game fans bring 'Red Light, Green Light' to Champs-Elysées
Nearly 1,000 "Squid Game" fans took part in a Red Light, Green Light event on Paris's Champs-Elysées on Sunday. After 50,000 people signed up within hours of registration opening on 25 November, 909 were randomly selected to join the event.
Europe
French prime minister lauds Pelicot's courage in historic rape case
The public prosecutor's office has demanded the maximum sentence for Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband. Meanwhile, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier announced that the government would provide additional funds to support victims of domestic violence.
Europe
French farmers block Bordeaux port in fourth day of nationwide protest
Proponents of the EU-Mercosur deal argue it would boost economic ties between Europe and South America by removing tariffs on exports, notably for machinery, chemicals and cars. However, the deal is widely seen as not beneficial for the agricultural sector.
