France faces a political crisis after Prime Minister François Bayrou lost a confidence vote in the National Assembly. MPs voted 364 to 194 against Bayrou, forcing him to resign. President Emmanuel Macron must now choose a new PM. Bayrou had proposed budget cuts to tackle France's ₹310 trillion debt, including scrapping holidays and freezing welfare. His warnings failed to sway opponents. France may now get its fifth PM in under two years., protests are planned against Macron's policies., unions will hold demonstrations. Next, Macron may pick a new PM from his own party, with several ministers considered as potential candidates. (Updated 9 Sep 2025, 01:28 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- France faces a political crisis after Prime Minister François Bayrou lost a confidence vote in the National Assembly
- MPs voted 364 to 194 against Bayrou, forcing him to resign
- President Emmanuel Macron must now choose a new PM