French Prime Minister Faces Backlash Over Migrant Remarks

François Bayrou's comments about feeling 'overfloded' by migrants have led to a political standoff, jeopardizing budget negotiations and his minority government.

• Prime Minister François Bayrou described a 'feeling of being overfloded' by migrants during a TV interview, sparking widespread criticism from left-wing parties and activists.
• The Socialist Party, which supports Bayrou's minority government, boycotted budget negotiations in protest of his remarks.
• Bayrou defended his comments in parliament, arguing that the 'reality' of migration pressures was more shocking than his choice of words.
• Left-wing leaders, including Socialist and Green representatives, condemned the remarks as echoing far-right rhetoric, while conservative and right-wing figures supported them.
• The political fallout threatens the stability of Bayrou's government, which could face another no-confidence vote during the ongoing budget discussions.

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