SaralnamaFrench President Emmanuel Macron must name a new prime minister after François Bayrou resigned. Bayrou's government fell due to opposition against ₹3.9 lakh crore budget cuts. France faces high debt and protests. The 'Bloquons Tout' movement plans nationwide disruptions. Police will deploy 80,000 officers. Unions have called a strike next week. Macron promises to announce a new PM within days. He needs support from left or centre-left to pass a budget. France's public debt is now ₹293 lakh crore, 114% of GDP. The country awaits a credit rating decision. (Updated 9 Sep 2025, 21:16 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- French President Emmanuel Macron must name a new prime minister after François Bayrou resigned
- Bayrou's government fell due to opposition against ₹3.9 lakh crore budget cuts
- France faces high debt and protests