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Why was the French Prime Minister ousted?

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French Prime Minister François Bayrou was ousted after losing a no-confidence vote due to his unpopular proposal for drastic public spending cuts to address the national debt, facing opposition from across the political spectrum.

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  • François Bayrou was removed as French Prime Minister after a no-confidence vote. 3s
  • Bayrou proposed $51 billion in public spending cuts to address France's debt. 38s
  • Lawmakers from both sides opposed the cuts, fearing impacts on public services. 58s
  • The no-confidence vote passed 364 to 194, formally ousting Bayrou. 1m 19s
  • President Macron must now choose between a snap election or appointing a new prime minister. 1m 35s
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French PM François Bayrou ousted after losing confidence vote
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French PM François Bayrou ousted after losing confidence vote

Lawmakers voted overwhelmingly to remove François Bayrou after just nine months in office due to his proposal for $51 billion in public spending cuts, which faced strong opposition.

French PM François Bayrou ousted after losing confidence vote
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French PM François Bayrou ousted after losing confidence vote

Bayrou's proposed drastic spending cuts to resolve France's debt crisis were deeply unpopular, leading to opposition from lawmakers on both sides and making his defeat inevitable.

French PM François Bayrou ousted after losing confidence vote
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French PM François Bayrou ousted after losing confidence vote

Concerns over cuts to generous healthcare offerings contributed to the no-confidence vote, as lawmakers hesitated to support measures that could erode public services.

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