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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Macron Backs Bayrou's Bold Budget Amid Political Storm
Caption: Macron Backs Bayrou’s Bold Budget Amid Political Storm. French President Emmanuel Macron has thrown his support behind Prime Minister François Bayrou’s highly controversial budget for next year, calling it “courageous, audacious, and lucid.” Despite fierce criticism, the plan aims to reduce France’s €3.3 trillion public debt with drastic measures — including cutting two public holidays, slashing thousands of public jobs, and trimming €5 billion from health care - According to Politico. Macron praised the budget for focusing on growth without raising taxes, though it includes a one-time solidarity levy on the wealthy. Known for his caution, Bayrou surprised many with this bold shift — a move some see as aligning more closely with Macron’s risk-taking style. But backlash is growing, with opposition parties threatening a no-confidence vote when Parliament returns. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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