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France Proposes Cutting Two Public Holidays to Avert Budget Crisis
The measure most likely to rankle the French was a proposal to scrap two national holidays: Easter Monday and May 8, which commemorates the end of the Second World War in Europe and is often used as a “bridge” by the French to take a four-day weekend in the middle of spring.

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France’s prime minister wants to cut 2 public holidays to save money for the indebted economy
French PM looks to scrap two public holidays in bold bid to cut national debt

France Celebrates Bastille Day

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France holds Bastille Day military parade that, years ago, inspired Trump
The Bastille Day parade in 2017 on the Champs-Élysées in Paris inspired Donald Trump to plan a military parade in Washington to commemorate the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday.

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Macron reviews troops and watches military parade as France celebrates Bastille Day
France celebrates Bastille Day with troops, tanks, aircraft, fireworks

France, England and Euro 2025

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Euro 2025 odds: Spain remain clear favourite, while England are ahead of France
Spain remain favoured to win Euro 2025 after a dominant display in group play. England and France are top contenders in the odds.

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Rampant England and France reach Women's Euro 2025 quarter-finals
UEFA Women's Euros Odds: Who is the favourite to win Euro 2025? England, Spain and France latest odds
Euro 2025: Spain On Track? Watch Out For France? What Stood Out and What's Next
Elsewhere, Germany and France offer a showdown between two European powers, while Switzerland will try to stay alive against ...
France's belt-tightening plan to avoid being 'crushed' by mounting debt
PARIS (Reuters) -French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou on Tuesday announced a plan to steady France's creaking public ...
How do you win the Tour de France?
The Tour de France is won by the rider who completes the 21-stage race in the fastest total time. Each stage is timed from ...
Prisoner in France escapes in his cellmate’s bag
A man has escaped from a prison in France by hiding in a laundry bag belonging to his cellmate who was being released after ...
France says UN conference to work on post-war Gaza, Palestinian state recognition
A rescheduled United Nations conference this month will discuss post-war plans for Gaza and preparations for the recognition ...
France’s Government Risks Backlash With Stringent Budget Plan
France is on the cliff edge as its debt continues to balloon, Prime Minister Francois Bayrou said today as he set out plans ...
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