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French PM François Bayrou ousted after losing confidence vote

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France's Prime Minister François Bayrou overwhelmingly lost a confidence vote Monday after nine months in office. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has more.

Breakdown
  • 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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