Collapse of Bayrou's Government in France
September 8, 2025
The government of Prime Minister François Bayrou in France has collapsed after failing to secure a vote of confidence from the National Assembly. With 194 votes in favor and 364 against, it did not achieve the necessary majority. Bayrou plans to submit his resignation tomorrow morning. This marks the fourth resignation of a prime minister under Emmanuel Macron. The situation intensifies the political crisis in the country.