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Macron to appoint fourth prime minister in a year as debt battle topples centrist leader
French President Emmanuel Macron is facing down another political crisis and will be forced to choose a new prime minister for the fourth time in less than 12 months following a vote of no-confidence on Monday.Prime Minister Franois Bayrou is expected to resign after a sweeping majority voted to boot him from the minority government in a364194 vote over his controversial cuts to public spending in an attempt to reduce Frances national debt.Macron appointed Bayrou in December following a slew of resignations over the year when three other prime ministers left the top job.MACRON STRUTS ON WORLD STAGE AS REVOLT OVER FRANCES SOARING DEBT PUTS HIS PM ON THE BRINKThe French president is expected to appoint another prime minister the fifth in less than two years.France is Europes second-largest economy, but according to Bayrou, it is facing an economic crisis.But the centrist leader found himself facing growing opposition after he unveiled plans to reduce the fiscal deficit to 4.6% of GDP next year to secure a savings of $51 billion through a series of spending cuts, tax hikes and the dissolving of two public holidays.Multiple reports on Monday noted that by the end of the first quarter of 2025, Frances public debt equated to 114% of its GDP.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPBut the vote of no confidence could signal increased gridlock within Frances government at a time when Macron is not only taking on a leading role when it comes to opposing Russian President Vladimir Putins war in Ukraine and the existential threats that poses for European allies, but increasing global instability and tense ties with the U.S. which is also one of its chief trading partners.Its unclear if Bayrou will resign Monday night or when Macron publicly addresses the vote.
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