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France's Fifth Republic constitution no longer delivers stable governments, risking extended paralysis, fiscal crisis, and political instability after Prime Minister Francois Bayrou's likely ousting.
Macron backs Bayrou and calls on budget critics to show responsibility
President Emmanuel Macron publicly backs Prime Minister François Bayrou as a looming confidence vote threatens government collapse over unpopular €44bn austerity cuts.
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