The French leader was able to stall a Latin American trade deal in January. With negotiators again closing in on an agreement, he will struggle to repeat that feat.
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Oct 7
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You could kill the EU, says France. No, you could, Germany replies.
Macron and Scholz clash again over how to counter protectionist America and Chinese power.
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Oct 4
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France plans eye-watering €40B in budget cuts for 2025
Prime Minister Michel Barnier said it would take until 2029 to get the country’s deficit in line with EU rules.
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Oct 2
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France will need until 2029 to comply with EU spending rules, Barnier says
Addressing France’s “colossal” debt was the first major point the new PM hit in his speech.
