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Yesterday — 16 October 2025Main stream

France’s Government Narrowly Survives No-Confidence Vote

16 October 2025 at 19:44
The result gives Sébastien Lecornu, France’s prime minister, a reprieve after weeks of political turmoil. But he still has to get a budget passed by the end of the year.

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Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu of France speaking at the National Assembly in Paris on Thursday before a no-confidence vote on the government.
Before yesterdayMain stream

French Premier Offers to Delay Pension Overhaul, in a Bid to Calm Turmoil

15 October 2025 at 01:42
Sébastien Lecornu said the government was ready for “a new debate” on the issue, a major concession as he faces no-confidence votes that threaten to topple his government again this week.

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France’s prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, addressing Parliament on Tuesday.

Hoping to Calm Political Crisis, French Prime Minister Offers to Suspend Pension Overhaul

14 October 2025 at 23:46
The move by Sébastien Lecornu was a major concession as he faced no-confidence votes that threatened to topple his government again this week.

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France’s prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, addressing Parliament on Tuesday.

Macron Urges Stability Despite Calls for Government Ouster in France

13 October 2025 at 22:12
President Emmanuel Macron of France is facing some of the country’s worst political turmoil in decades. A new government has been appointed, but how long it will last is anyone’s guess.

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President Emmanuel Macron of France in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, for a summit on Monday.
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