France's finances are in turmoil. Here's how it came to this

France's finances and politics are in turmoil. President Emmanuel Macron has just appointed his fourth prime minister in 12 months, the deficit is out of control, borrowing costs are rising and ... Read More

France's political crisis: Why budget showdown heralds more turmoil for Macron

French Prime Minister François Bayrou lost a confidence vote in parliament on Monday, plunging the euro zone's second largest economy deeper into political crisis. Read More

Political turmoil escalates in France as prime minister loses confidence vote

French Prime Minister François Bayrou lost a vote of confidence in the country’s national assembly, essentially ousting him and his government. Read More

Europe bulletin: France’s political turmoil, big bank deals, and US-EU clamp down

European developments today highlight mounting political and economic tensions. France faces potential government collapse as Prime Minister Bayrou confronts a no-confidence vote, while Spain’s BBVA ... Read More

France fears new political crisis after PM’s confidence-vote gamble

France could find itself heading for another snap parliamentary election, a government minister suggested on Tuesday, after opposition parties said they would vote to oust Prime Minister Francois ... Read More

France faces more turmoil with government on brink ahead of confidence vote

France's fourth prime minister in three years, François Bayrou, faces almost certain defeat in a confidence vote on Monday, tipping the euro zone's second-biggest economy further into political ... Read More

France’s prime minister is ousted as the nation drifts into turmoil

Prime Minister François Bayrou has resigned after losing a crushing confidence vote in parliament. The third toppling of a head of government in 14 months leaves President Emmanuel Macron scrambling ... Read More