French PM Bayrou survives no-confidence vote
By Makini Brice, Elizabeth Pineau and Dominique Vidalon PARIS (Reuters) - French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou passed the first test of his new minority government on Thursday as he survived a vote of no-confidence called by the hard left after the centre-left Socialist Party did not back the motion.
Newly formed French gov't, Premier Bayrou survive 1st no-confidence vote
Only 131 lawmakers voted for motion, far from 289 votes required to adopt it, Socialist Party criticized for not backing motion - Anadolu Ajansı
French PM Bayrou thrown surprise lifeline by Socialists
The decision of the Socialists means that Bayrou is safe for now, but remains in a precarious position with budget talks set to open. The far-right National Rally did not vote for Thursday’s no-confidence motion to give the prime minister a chance to govern, but has made no such assurances regarding the future.
French Socialists will not back no-confidence vote against Bayrou
France's centre-left Socialist party will not back a no-confidence vote against Prime Minister Francois Bayrou on Thursday, its leader said, which will enable Bayrou's minority government to live to fight another day.
Socialists Save Bayrou: No-Confidence Vote Avoided
The French Socialist Party decided not to back a no-confidence vote against Prime Minister Francois Bayrou, allowing his government to survive a crucial parliamentary session. Despite seeking support from various factions due to political instability,
French Socialists Will Not Back No-Confidence Vote Against Bayrou's Government
PARIS (Reuters) - The French centre-left Socialist party will not back a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Francois Bayrou's government, Le Figaro reported on Thursday, citing an intra-party meeting.
French PM Francois Bayrou survives no-confidence vote
A total of 131 lawmakers voted in favour of the motion - well short of the 288 votes needed for it to pass. Read more at straitstimes.com.
French PM Francois Bayrou survives first no-confidence vote in parliament
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou on Thursday survived his first vote of no confidence in parliament after the motion, brought by the leftist opposition, failed to gain traction on the far right
French PM Survives First No-confidence Vote In Parliament
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou looked set to survive his first vote of no confidence in parliament on Thursday after the motion, brought by the leftist opposition, failed to gain traction on the far right.
France's PM Bayrou Weakened by Socialists' Threat to Back No-Confidence Vote
Although Bayrou looks likely to survive the no-confidence motion put forward by 58 far-left France Unbowed (LFI), Green and communist MPs, a loss of Socialist support would be a big blow, especially after he offered on Tuesday to renegotiate a disputed 2023 pension reform law to win their backing.
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