Tag: France
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Lecornu Survives Two No-Confidence Votes as France Weighs Next Budget Challenges
Moment of Truth for France’s New Prime Minister French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu narrowly dodged two votes of no confidence in the National Assembly, a sign that the country remains deeply divided and that governing in a hung parliament will be a perpetual test for his administration. Each motion required 289 votes to pass, and…
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Lecornu Survives Two No-Confidence Votes as France Faces a Hung Parliament
Two No-Confidence Votes Fall Short, but the Crisis Isn’t Over French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu narrowly escaped a pair of confidence motions in the National Assembly, a day that underscored the fragility of Emmanuel Macron’s coalition and the country’s hung parliament. Both motions were dramatic tests of support, but only one had a realistic path…
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France PM Lecornu survives no-confidence votes amid budget battle
Two votes, one fate: Lecornu survives, for now France’s prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, has miraculously withstood two separate motions of no confidence in the National Assembly, a crucial moment that underscored the country’s fragile parliamentary balance. The first motion, filed by the left-wing La France Insoumise (France Unbowed), came within a whisker of toppling him,…
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Determinants of mpox vaccination uptake among MSM during the 2022 outbreak: A Lyon, France, single-centre retrospective study
Overview The 2022 mpox outbreak prompted targeted vaccination campaigns for men who have sex with men (MSM) at risk. A large retrospective study from Lyon University Hospital, France, assessed first-dose uptake of the modified vaccinia Ankara-Bavarian Nordic (MVA-BN) vaccine among MSM attending STI and HIV clinics between January 2022 and February 2023. The study categorized…
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Determinants of mpox Vaccination Uptake Among MSM During the 2022 Outbreak: Insights from a Lyon Hospital Study
Background and Objectives The 2022 mpox outbreak prompted targeted vaccination for at‑risk groups, notably men who have sex with men (MSM) with multiple partners. Aiming to quantify first-dose uptake and understand its drivers, researchers conducted a single‑centre retrospective analysis at the STI and HIV clinics of Lyon University Hospital, France. The study focused on three…
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France Suspends Pension Reform to Avert Government Collapse as No-Confidence Debates Loom
France Suspends Pension Reform to Avert Government Collapse Paris — In a move framed as a bid to stabilize a fragile minority government, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced on Tuesday that France’s controversial pension reform would be suspended. The plan to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64, a flagship initiative of President Emmanuel…
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France Suspends Pension Reform to Avert Government Collapse
France suspends pension reform to avert government collapse In a high-stakes move aimed at stabilizing a fragile minority government, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced the suspension of the controversial pension reform that would raise the retirement age from 62 to 64. The pause, declared during a policy speech at the National Assembly, is designed…
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France Suspends Pension Reform to Avert Government Collapse as 2027 Election Looms
France Moves to Pause Pension Reform as Political Pressure Mounts In a decisive turn aimed at stabilizing a fragile minority government, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced on Tuesday that Paris would suspend the controversial pension reform, which seeks to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64. The pause is designed to prevent a…
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France unveils new cabinet as budget crisis tightens its grip on Paris
France unveils a new cabinet amid mounting budget pressure PARIS — In a move aimed at steadying a government facing its sternest budget hurdle in years, the French presidency announced Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu’s new cabinet on Sunday. At the forefront of the reshuffle is a renewed alignment with President Emmanuel Macron, as Roland Lescure,…
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French presidency unveils new cabinet as budget pressure intensifies
France unveils a new cabinet under renewed pressure over the 2026 budget The French presidency announced a refreshed cabinet lineup on Sunday, led by Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, as the government confronts mounting pressure to deliver a budget for 2026 in a deeply fragmented parliament. The decision keeps some continuity at the top while signaling…