September 10, 2025
Bayrou's austerity plan collapses; 'Bloquons tout' protests follow
Workers lose holidays and pensions while businesses keep tax cuts
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The Bayrou government proposed roughly €44 billion in spending cuts aimed at the 2026 budget.
The proposal included removing two public holidays and tightening sick-leave rules and medical co‑payments. Major reporting notes 'two public holidays' without confirming specific names.
François Bayrou lost a confidence vote and resigned on Sep. 9, 2025. Sébastien Lecornu took office immediately afterward. The next day, Sep. 10, saw coordinated national 'Bloquons tout' actions.
Authorities deployed about 80,000 police and gendarmes nationwide on Sep. 10, 2025. Paris saw roughly 6,000 officers deployed. Arrest totals reported vary by source.
Reported arrest totals differ across outlets and official counts. Reuters reported over 300 arrests and nearly 200 detentions in Paris. Le Monde and other outlets reported higher totals (500+ arrests) and differing custody numbers.
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According to Telegram founder Pavel Durov, what role did his platform play in French protests?
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Which two public holidays did Bayrou propose eliminating in his austerity plan?
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How many no-confidence votes did François Bayrou survive before his final defeat?
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How did France’s “Bloquons tout” (“Block Everything”) action day on September 10, 2025, compare to the 2018–2020 Yellow Vest protests in terms of duration, organizational structure, participant demographics, and strategic coordination?
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According to Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau, why were the September 10 protests considered "a defeat"?
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Emmanuel Macron
French President
François Bayrou
Former Prime Minister
Sébastien Lecornu
Prime Minister (appointed Sep. 2025)