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French finance minister says budget can still be improved

IndiaTimes Saturday, 30 November 2024 ()
French Finance Minister Antoine Armand indicated that the 2025 budget could be improved, amid a standoff with the far-right. The government faces pressure from Marine Le Pen's National Rally to make more changes or risk a no-confidence motion, which could be triggered Monday over social security financing legislation.
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News video: French government faces collapse after PM circumvents parliament over budget bill

French government faces collapse after PM circumvents parliament over budget bill 01:29

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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