Seven MPs and senators met in Paris to negotiate France's 2025 budget plan. Prime Minister François Bayrou aims for €32bn in cuts to address a public deficit of 5.3% of GDP. The outcome is uncertain, with tensions among parties, especially the Socialist Party, which may activate a no-confidence motion. Bayrou's controversial comments on immigration have further strained negotiations. The bill could face a vote in the lower house next week, with the possibility of using Article 49.3 to pass it without a vote, risking another no-confidence vote. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)