The Massive Debt Behind France's Political Turmoil

Source: International Business Times

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou seek 44 billion euros ($51 billion) in savings to cut the country's massive debt AFP France's growing debt pile is at the heart of the confidence vote that could topple the government of Prime Minister Francois Bayrou next week. Bayrou called the vote to settle a fight over the budget as he seeks 44 billion euros ($51 billion) in savings to cut the debt. But his plan, which includes reducing the number of holidays, has proved unpopular.