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France's budget talks must not be taken hostage, says government spokeswoman

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Posted on January 29, 2025

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PARIS (Reuters) - French budget talks are moving ahead and must not be "taken hostage" by a dispute over remarks the prime minister made about immigration, government spokeswoman Sophie Primas said on

French Government Urges Budget Talks Not to Be Derailed by Dispute

The budget talks were on the verge of collapse on Wednesday, a day after Socialist party officials suspended their participation in protest over Prime Minister Francois Bayrou's remarks.

"At this stage the talks are ongoing. We do not wish for France's budget to be taken hostage," Primas told reporters after a meeting of the French ministerial cabinet.

(Reporting by Dominique Vidalon and Michel Rose; editing Leigh Thomas)

Key Takeaways

French budget talks are ongoing despite disputes.
Prime Minister's immigration remarks caused tensions.
Socialist party officials suspended participation.
Government urges not to derail budget discussions.
Sophie Primas emphasizes importance of budget talks.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did the French government spokeswoman say about the budget talks?

Government spokeswoman Sophie Primas stated that the budget talks must not be 'taken hostage' by the dispute over immigration remarks made by the Prime Minister.

What caused the Socialist party to suspend their participation?

The Socialist party officials suspended their participation in the budget talks in protest over Prime Minister Francois Bayrou's remarks regarding immigration.

What is the current status of the budget talks?

As of now, the budget talks are ongoing, and the government is keen to ensure that they are not disrupted by external disputes.

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