French PM looks to scrap two public holidays in bold bid to cut national debt
Summary
France's Prime Minister François Bayrou has proposed cutting two public holidays—Easter Monday and May 8—as part of a plan to save money and reduce national debt. The proposal is part of a larger budget plan for 2026 aimed at reducing spending while increasing defense funding, but it faces opposition and the risk of being voted down in parliament.Key Facts
- François Bayrou is France's Prime Minister.
- He suggests removing Easter Monday and May 8 as public holidays.
- The changes are part of a budget plan to reduce debt by €43.8 billion.
- The plan also includes freezing public spending and ending some tax breaks.
- President Emmanuel Macron wants defense spending to rise by €3.5 billion next year.
- Opposition parties criticize the proposed holiday cuts, calling them attacks on French culture and workers.
- The government risks collapse if the budget is not approved by parliament.
- Françoise Bayrou has only been in office since December and faces strong opposition.
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