The French government is facing mounting economic challenges as Prime Minister Bayrou proposes the abolition of two national holidays to alleviate the country’s significant debt burden. In a bold move aimed at addressing a projected €44 billion budget shortfall, the PM has stirred public outcry, with many citizens opposing the cuts to time-honored celebrations. Critics argue that this austerity measure may not effectively boost economic growth and could lead to long-term backlash. As political tensions rise, with figures like Le Pen threatening to destabilize the government over these proposals, the situation has incited heated debates across France regarding the necessity and fairness of such drastic budgetary measures.