‘Don’t Touch My Retirement!’ Wins the Day in France

The country’s attachment to an early pension, seen as a fundamental right, forced a major concession by the government, allowing it to survive, for now.

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France’s Government Narrowly Survives No-Confidence Vote

The result gives Sébastien Lecornu, France’s prime minister, a reprieve after weeks of political turmoil. But he still has to get a budget passed by the end of the year.

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France’s Political Turmoil Is Weighing on Its Economy

As a new prime minister seeks stability, three government shake-ups since last summer have already taken their toll on the French economy.

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French Premier Offers to Delay Pension Overhaul, in a Bid to Calm Turmoil

Sébastien Lecornu said the government was ready for “a new debate” on the issue, a major concession as he faces no-confidence votes that threaten to topple his government again this week.

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Hoping to Steady Political Crisis, French Prime Minister Offers to Suspend Pension Overhaul

The move by Sébastien Lecornu was a major concession as he faced no-confidence votes that threatened to topple his government again this week.

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Macron Urges Stability Despite Calls for Government Ouster in France

President Emmanuel Macron of France is facing some of the country’s worst political turmoil in decades. A new government has been appointed, but how long it will last is anyone’s guess.

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Criticism Greets Macron’s Repeat Pick of Lecornu for Prime Minister: ‘Bad Joke’

After appointing the same person prime minister for the second time in a week, President Emmanuel Macron is facing calls to explain his stubbornness or resign.

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Macron Reappoints Sébastien Lecornu as France’s Prime Minister

President Emmanuel Macron is trying to steady the political turmoil that has gripped the country and jeopardized the passage of a budget.

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France Holds Its Breath Over Last-Ditch Talks for a Government Deal

Sébastien Lecornu, the country’s outgoing prime minister, said he believed France’s political parties could overcome divisions and avoid snap legislative elections.

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With Sébastien Lecornu’s Resignation, France Faces Increasing Turmoil

The record-fast collapse of yet another government confronts President Emmanuel Macron and his country with an intensifying crisis.

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