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ER Editor: The French political circus goes on apace. Nothing should be read too literally here. Likely, PM Francois Bayrou is a 2.0, or under orders if not. Le-Pen-bringing-down-the-government has been set up for a while and keeps getting threatened. Part of the orchestrated drama. Bayrou has had eight no-confidence votes made against him so far and survived. Could the 9th finally finish him? Note that the contents of Bayrou’s austerity package have something to offend and outrage EVERYBODY. Including compulsory vaccination. Grab the popcorn …
The title below put us in mind of ‘Call off Christmas’ —
robin hood prince of thieves alan rickman sheriff of nottingham that’s it then! cancel the kitchen scraps for lepers and orphans. no more merciful beheadings. and call off christmas! pic.twitter.com/8DC3X2C2bY
— 📁 aurora’s media (@lynchianmedia) April 28, 2025
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Florian Philippot, independent right-populist leader of The Patriots, e-mailed this today about Bayrou’s austerity package —
Dear Madam, Dear Sir, Dear Patriots,
On Tuesday, millions of French people were shocked by the 44-billion-euro austerity package announced by Bayrou. A full-scale attack on pensions, the national heritage, the sick, a “blank year” and therefore a year of misery, and even the abolition of 2 public holidays: Easter Monday and May 8th – what symbols!
And at the same time: nothing against the tens of billions of euros paid in pure waste to the European Union, nothing against the billions given to the Ukraine, to war and corruption, nothing against the privileges of the Caste, nothing against financial predation!
Patriotes will never accept this plan, which reverses priorities: we must not attack the French, we must drive out the Euro-globalist oligarchy that has been plundering our country for years! As early as Tuesday evening, we were in the battle!The Bayrou plan, demanded by the EU, is destroying the country when it needs saving. Let’s turn France back into a land of production, industry and agriculture, the best weapon against endless debt. Bayrou refuses to do this, because he is subservient to the EU and its dogmas… We Patriots are free! Frexit will enable economic patriotism, relocalization and give France back its real currency. It’s the key to revival!
I’m pushing this battle with all my might, because I refuse to see the French attacked by a government that even wants to impose compulsory vaccination! Bayrou strongly implied as much on Tuesday… If this measure goes ahead, we will organize civil disobedience with you! The battle is being waged relentlessly: in the autumn, in addition to the Assises d’Arras on 09/13, we’ll be launching a powerful popular initiative to put the pressure on. Leave the EU, NATO and WHO! Let’s impose a motion of censure! …
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Is Easter Canceled In France?
French Prime Minister François Bayrou has unveiled a comprehensive plan for sweeping financial reforms designed to tackle the nation’s burgeoning budget deficit. However, the National Rally’s Marine Le Pen is already threatening to topple the government after the details were announced.
A key component of these reforms involves the elimination of two public holidays: Easter Monday and Victory Day (May 8th). Additionally, the government plans to introduce a new solidarity contribution for its wealthiest citizens.
“We must as a nation work more,” Bayrou said.
Le Pen has been propping up Macron’s minority government over the last weeks, which requires at least one party to vote alongside it to pass laws. However, she was quick to trash the budget proposals, noting that there are no cuts to the billions flowing to France’s exploding foreign population.
“After seven years of catastrophic mismanagement, Emmanuel Macron and François Bayrou are incapable of making real savings and present yet another bill to the French: nearly 20 billion euros in taxes and deprivations. No savings on the cost of immigration, subsidies for uncontrolled intermittent energies, seven billion in increased contributions to the European Union, nothing on bureaucracy in hospitals or education,’ she wrote.
“This government prefers to go after the French, workers and retirees, rather than hunt down waste. As for boosting production, apart from eliminating regulations in collaboration with grassroots stakeholders, as proposed by the National Rally, these are mere pious wishes. If François Bayrou does not revise his approach, we will censure him,” she added.
Après sept années de gabegie catastrophique, Emmanuel Macron et François Bayrou sont incapables de faire de vraies économies et présentent une énième facture aux Français : près de vingt milliards d’euros d’impôts et de privations.
Aucune économie sur le coût de l’immigration,…
— Marine Le Pen (@MLP_officiel) July 15, 2025
During his announcement, Prime Minister Bayrou issued a stark warning about the nation’s rapidly growing debt, stating it was increasing at a rate of €5,000 per second. He described the current financial situation as “the last stop before the abyss,” stressing the urgent need for France to curb its public spending, which he believes has become excessive.
The government’s austerity measures are projected to generate a total of €44 billion. This will be achieved through various initiatives, including reducing public employment as well as implementing spending and cuts across numerous sectors.
In 2024, France’s public deficit reached 5.8 percent of GDP, significantly surpassing EU limits. The government’s objective is to progressively reduce this deficit to 5.4 percent in 2025, 4.6 percent in 2026, and ultimately below 3 percent of GDP in subsequent years.
However, the implementation of these reforms faces potential obstacles due to a divided parliament. The National Rally has already voiced its opposition to Bayrou’s proposals and is calling for another no-confidence motion against his administration. The prime minister has successfully survived eight such votes to date.
President Emmanuel Macron is urging parliament to take responsibility and support increased defense spending by at least €6 billion. These changes are expected to be incorporated into the draft budget for 2026. This initiative likely stems from France’s defense and security doctrine, which anticipates the possibility of a large-scale armed conflict in Europe by 2030, namely over claims that Russia could invade further into Europe. France, however, acknowledges that a full-scale war with Russia on its own territory is unlikely. (ER: Insanity, theatre)
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Featured image source, screengrab: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkZqDonLzwo
Featured image source, Bayrou: https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/france-s-new-prime-minister-stresses-need-for-strategic-europe-to-avoid-submission-to-other-powers/3450509
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