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French Government on Verge of Collapse Over Budget

Yael Braun-Pivet, President of the French National Assembly, leads an extraordinary parliamentary session ahead of a confidence vote on the government's austerity budget on September 8, 2025, in Paris, France. Lawmakers are expected to oust Prime Minister Francois Bayrou after only nine months in office, plunging the country into political uncertainty and posing a challenge for President Emmanuel Macron. Bayrou surprised even his allies by calling the confidence vote to end a months-long standoff over his austerity budget, which includes nearly 44 billion euros ($52 billion) in cost savings to reduce France's debt. (Photo by Adnan Farzat/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#12733919
Date Taken	8 September 2025
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Photographer	Adnan Farzat/NurPhoto
Category	Politics
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Adnan Farzat/NurPhoto

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