French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou warned on 27 Aug 2025 that snap elections would not bring stability to France. He called a confidence vote for 8 Sept, which he is likely to lose. If he loses, Bayrou and his government must resign. President Macron may reappoint him, choose a new prime minister, or call early elections. Bayrou said he is ready to negotiate the budget with opposition parties but stressed the need for agreement on spending cuts. Both far-right and left-wing parties oppose the government, making Bayrou's survival unlikely. Macron supports Bayrou, but some in his camp see early elections as inevitable. A nationwide shutdown is planned for 10 Sept by left-wing groups opposing the government. (Updated 28 Aug 2025, 07:50 IST; source: link)