“Social and Economic Decline”: Outrage in France over Bayrou’s austerity plan – Le Pen again threatens motion of no-confidence
The French Prime Minister announced, among other things, a freeze on social spending, €5 billion in cuts to public healthcare, and the elimination of two public holidays
France: Marseille Airport closed due to wildfire in nearby area
Some flights have been diverted to Nice, Nîmes, and other regional airports
The French are divided on whether the country’s government should remain or fall with Bayrou as prime minister
One in two think Macron should decide to dissolve the French National Assembly, which emerged after the early elections he called in 2024 and take the country to new elections