Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu ruled out using a constitutional tool that would avoid a full parliamentary vote, hoping for compromise among divided lawmakers.
Tag: Budgets and Budgeting
Anti-Austerity Strikes and Protests Grip France
Barely a week into the job, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu faces rising social unrest on top of political deadlock and financial turmoil.
Macron Picks Sébastien Lecornu as France’s Next Prime Minister
President Emmanuel Macron’s appointment of Sébastien Lecornu, the departing defense minister, after the government collapsed reflects the pressure Mr. Macron faces to get a budget passed.
France’s Government Has Collapsed. What Comes Next?
President Emmanuel Macron is expected to appoint a new prime minister, rejecting calls for elections or his resignation.
French Prime Minister Calls Special Parliamentary Session to Address Ballooning Debt
Prime Minister François Bayrou called a parliamentary session to address the “gravity” of the situation. An analyst said his move was “political suicide,” as some opponents vowed to bring down the government.
Questions Over Future of U.K. Chancellor Rachel Reeves Raise Pressure on Labour Government
Rachel Reeves, Britain’s most senior finance official, appeared visibly upset in the House of Commons on Wednesday, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer was asked about her position.
Pound Drops Amid Uncertainty Over UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves
Rachel Reeves, Britain’s chancellor, appeared visibly upset in Parliament as the prime minister was asked about her position. The British pound and government bonds dropped in value.
Rachel Reeves in Tears in UK Parliament As Questions Are Raised Over Her Role
Rachel Reeves, Britain’s most senior finance official, appeared visibly upset in the House of Commons on Wednesday, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer was asked about her position.
Trump Budget Eliminates Funding for Crucial Global Vaccination Programs
The spending proposal terminates support of health programs that, according to the proposal, “do not make Americans safer.”