Francois Bayrou, the Prime Minister of France, proposed to eliminate two public holidays, including Easter Monday, as part of efforts to cut the national deficit by over 40 billion annually. This proposal stems from a Senate report indicating that removing one holiday could save approximately 2.4 billion each year. Despite its historical Christian significance, the suggestion has sparked surprise, considering France's secular identity. Bayrou's position is tenuous, making the approval of his proposals uncertain, and the proposed holidays are considered negotiable within broader financial discussions.
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou has proposed scrapping two public holidays as part of budgetary measures to reduce the country's deficit by over 40 billion annually.
Bayrou suggested May 8th and Easter Monday as potential holidays for removal, noting that one eliminated holiday could save 2.4 billion per year.
Easter Monday, historically rooted in Christianity, is one of six religious holidays in France, reflecting its Catholic heritage despite the country's secular stance.
The Prime Minister's weak political position raises uncertainty regarding whether his proposals will be approved or if he will remain in office beyond autumn.
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