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France's new prime minister vows to curb debt

France's new prime minister vows to curb debt as he faced baptism of fire at heckled parliament

New French Prime Minister Michel Barnier faced a rough ride at parliament as he laid out his proposed policies in an inaugural speech that highlighted how difficult governing will be for his minority

The New York Times · 10h

France’s Prime Minister Urges a Divided Parliament to Give Him a Chance

Michel Barnier vowed to slash spending and temporarily raise some taxes, but his plan must contend with three bitterly opposed political blocs and an aversion in France to working across party lines.

U.S. News & World Report · 16h

The New French Prime Minister Tells Parliament the Country’s 'Colossal' Debt Is 'Sword of Damocles'

In his inaugural address to parliament, new French Prime Minister Michel Barnier is warning that “colossal” and spiraling debts are a “sword of Damocles” hanging over the country’s finances

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Reuters on MSN · 14h

France's Barnier announces targeted tax hikes to plug budget deficit

Michel Belot and Ingrid Melander PARIS (Reuters) -Prime Minister Michel Barnier announced steep public spending cuts and targeted tax hikes for France's biggest companies and wealthiest individuals on Tuesday,

ThePrint · 15h

France’s Barnier resorts to targeted tax hikes to plug budget deficit

Prime Minister Michel Barnier announced steep spending cuts and tax hikes for France's biggest companies and wealthiest individuals on

U.S. News & World Report · 23h

French Premier Barnier Eyes Tax Hikes Worth up to 18 Billion Euros, Parisien Reports

"Barnier is expected to propose several levers to achieve this objective," Le Parisien reported, without citing sources, saying Barnier's plans include raising an additional 8 bil

France's new premier postpones election in New Caledonia

Associated Press · 3h

France’s new premier postpones election in New Caledonia until next year

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier says he has postponed a provincial election in the restive Pacific territory of New Caledonia.

U.S. News & World Report · 16h

French PM Announces Delay in New Caledonia Local Elections

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier told parliament on Tuesday that he was delaying local elections in the overseas territory of New Caledonia until the end of 2025. The Pacific island of New Caledonia has been hit by violent unrest between indigenous Kanaks and French loyalists.

Houston Chronicle · 14h

France's new premier postpones election in restive Pacific territory of New Caledonia

France's new Prime Minister Michel Barnier announced Tuesday that a provincial election scheduled for December in the restive French Pacific territory of New Caledonia have been postponed for a year.

14hon MSN

France must control its borders better, says PM Barnier

France must control its borders better, Prime Minister Michel Barnier said in a keynote speech to parliament on Tuesday, ...

France’s Barnier Walks Parliamentary Tightrope: What to Watch

Michel Barnier will face France’s parliament for the first time as prime minister on Tuesday to deliver a make-or-break ...

Politico Europe12h

Barnier lays out a survival plan for France … and himself

The former Brexit negotiator tried to appeal to both sides of the political aisle during his first major policy speech.

France’s new government pledges hardline stance on migration as it cozies up to far right

France’s new government is set to take a hardline approach to migration issues as key officials have pledged to significantly ...

13h

French PM Barnier presents budget plan to reduce debt, cut spending

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier on Tuesday laid out his new government's plans to reduce the national debt, with ...

Al Jazeera on MSN15h

PM Barnier tells parliament France must trim its ‘colossal’ debt

In his first policy speech on Tuesday, Barnier said that France must slash its budget deficit and trim its tottering debt pile. He also vowed a combination of higher taxes and spe ...

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