Watch as Francois Bayrou faces French Parliamentarians ahead of his no confidence vote, which he is almost certainly set to lose.
The country’s political instability looks set to deepen as the centrist Prime Minister prepares to be ousted just nine months after assuming power.
The confidence motion represents a critical juncture for President Emmanuel Macron's administration, with analysts suggesting the French leader would need to appoint yet another prime minister should Bayrou fall. Current polling data points to a strong likelihood of defeat, though Macron appears unlikely to call fresh parliamentary elections.
Bayrou's government has sparked widespread parliamentary resistance through its proposed fiscal measures, particularly a plan to slash public expenditure by €44 billion in 2026. The premier's suggestion to scrap two public holidays has proved especially unpopular, providing ammunition for his political opponents across the spectrum.
