France's Prime Minister François Bayrou has proposed cutting two public holidays to reduce spending while increasing defense expenses. He suggested eliminating Easter Monday and May 8, which commemorates the Allied victory in WWII. Bayrou faces potential rejection of his budget in parliament, which could threaten his government. He emphasized the urgent need to address France's debt crisis and outlined measures to control the budget deficit. The proposal has drawn criticism from various political factions, with concerns about its impact on French history and workers. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)