French Prime Minister François Bayrou survived a second confidence vote after using Article 49.3 to pass the 2025 budget plan without a parliamentary vote. The budget aims to cut €30bn and raise taxes by €20bn to limit the deficit. The left-wing coalition, including the France Unbowed Party, Greens, and Communists, backed a no-confidence motion, but it failed. The Socialists, while opposing Bayrou's bill, chose not to vote against his government to ensure a budget. Political tensions within the coalition are rising, and future months are expected to be turbulent. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)