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French Prime Minister François Bayrou was ousted in a no-confidence vote on Monday, triggering a political crisis amid economic woes and geopolitical tensions. A €44 billion savings plan fueled the vote, with 364 MPs voting against him. His resignation leaves President Macron with limited options for a successor, facing potential further instability and a possible sovereign debt downgrade. The far-right is poised to gain, and widespread protests are planned, adding to France's challenges in a complex global climate.

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