
France Braces for Nationwide Strikes Against Macron Budget Plans
The interior ministry estimates suggest up to 900,000 people are expected to take to the streets.

The interior ministry estimates suggest up to 900,000 people are expected to take to the streets.

“A movement is now emerging in Europe and around the world to demonstrate that the two-state solution is still relevant,” PM Luc Frieden said.

Bardella and Le Pen have no intention of doing the new government any favours.

Alleged comments have prompted political figures to demand clarity from the French president.

Instead of the expected break, President Macron chose to appoint one of his most loyal lieutenants.

Lecornu will face a challenging first day as PM, given the “bloquons tout” general protest scheduled for Wednesday.

By refusing to dissolve the Assembly, Macron apparently doesn’t want to put an end to the French political crisis he himself created.

Monday’s crushing confidence vote loss was a blow to Bayrou—plunging France and Macron into new uncertainty.

This is the first time in the history of the fifth republic that a prime minister has been denied confidence.

Opposition vows to oust prime minister as debt pressures mount and Macron faces search for new leader.