Paris, Sept 5, 2025 (AFP) - The massive debt behind France's political turmoil

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2025-09-05

France's growing debt pile is at the heart of the confidence vote that could topple the government of Prime Minister Francois Bayrou next week. Bayrou called the vote to settle a fight over the budget as he seeks 44 billion euros ($51 billion) in savings to cut the debt. But his plan, which includes reducing the number of holidays, has proved unpopular. Here is a look at the country's fiscal situation ahead of Monday's vote in parliament: - How......

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