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France’s prime minister wants to cut 2 public holidays to save money for the indebted economy

The proposal is among a raft of spending cuts laid out by Prime Minister Francois Bayrou in a sweeping, and potentially doomed, budget plan.

The New York Times · 15h

France Proposes Cutting Two Public Holidays to Avert Budget Crisis

The measure most likely to rankle the French was a proposal to scrap two national holidays: Easter Monday and May 8, which commemorates the end of the Second World War in Europe and is often used as a “bridge” by the French to take a four-day weekend in the middle of spring.

BBC · 18h

French PM looks to scrap two public holidays in bold bid to cut national debt

France's Prime Minister François Bayrou has proposed cutting two public holidays as part of a 2026 budget proposal to slash overall spending while also increasing defence expenses. Bayrou suggested axing Easter Monday and 8 May,

Bastille Day, Brigitte Macron

WWD on MSN · 22h

Brigitte Macron’s Bastille Day Outfit Features Bold Lines and Contemporary Flair

For the special public occasion, Brigitte Macron wore a white coatdress with black lines added throughout and black buttons running down the front placket opposite a line of black. The black details on the coatdress included lining on the sharp collar, cuffs and at the waist, with outlined hip pockets featuring subtle black bows.

Daily Mail on MSN · 1d

Brigitte Macron puts on a brave face at French Bastille Day parade

France's first lady put on a brave face and joined her husband for the Bastille Day celebrations in Paris, as it emerged she had taken her libel case against women who claimed she used to be a man to the highest appeals court.

France24 - Video on MSN · 1d

Bastille Day parade: France's annual show of military might

Swooping warplanes, axe-carrying warriors, a drone light show over the Eiffel Tower and fireworks in nearly every French town… France is celebrating its national holiday Monday with 7,000 people marching,

Dagens.com on MSN34m

Italy and France Reject US Weapons Deal for Ukraine — But It’s Not About Politics Alone

France and Italy are pushing back on a US-led arms initiative, but their reasons go deeper than meets the eye. This was reported by Politico. What’s the US-Led Arms Initiative? A new proposal was ...

Macron reviews troops and watches military parade as France celebrates Bastille Day

France celebrated its biggest holiday Monday with 7,000 people marching, on horseback or riding armored vehicles along the ...

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France’s Macron Raises Defense Budget, Says Europe Under Threat

President Emmanuel Macron said France will make a “new” and “historic” effort to increase defense spending to counter an ...

Radar Online3d

France's First Lady Brigitte Macron Will Not Divorce Husband 'Until Emmanuel's Presidency Ends in 2027'

Brigitte Macron has no plans to divorce her husband, President Emmanuel Macron, before his presidency concludes in May 2027.

The New York Sun4h

‘Born a Man’: Brigitte Macron Appeals Defamation Case to France’s Highest Court

French President Macron denounces the allegations as ‘false information’ and a violation of personal privacy.

Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)2d

Macron announces 6.5B euros in extra military spending by France in next two years

French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday announced 6.5 billion euros ($7.6 billion) in extra military spending in the next ...

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France's Macron announces plan to accelerate military spending

France had aimed to double its defence budget from 2017 levels by 2030. However, Macron pledged to reach the target by 2027.

‘To be free in this world, you must be feared': France's Macron calls for defense spending boost

Macron called for a 3.5 billion-euro hike in defense spending next year and for another 3 billion-euro boost in 2027.

Shephard Media20h

France unveils new strategic review as Macron vows to accelerate defence spend

President Emmanuel Macron announced on 13 July that the country would boost its defence budget to reach €64 billion in 2027 – double the budget in 2017. The newly proposed military spending plans ...

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France's Macron withdraws from UN Palestinian state recognition conference

French President Emmanuel Macron is no longer expected to attend the upcoming UN conference on the recognition of a Palestinian state, according to sources on Tuesday.Macron encountered strong ...

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