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Bayrou Puts Government on the Line With Sept. 8 Confidence Vote Over €44 Billion Cuts

Opposition parties, led by the Socialists, say they will vote no, imperiling the minority cabinet.

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Bayrou says sacrifices must be made to ensure France's future
The far-right party of Marine Le Pen senses a real chance to come to power
Bayrou accused some politicians of wanting to sow "chaos", targeting in particular hard-left firebrand Jean-Luc Melenchon

Overview

  • Prime Minister François Bayrou cast the vote as deciding the “fate of France,” not just his post, in interviews with four news channels.
  • The confidence motion is widely expected to fail after the Socialist Party confirmed it will oppose the government and other parties signaled no support.
  • The savings plan targets roughly €44 billion through reducing public holidays and freezing spending increases.
  • A recent poll reported that seven in ten respondents want Bayrou to lose the vote, and unions have called protests for September 18 over the draft budget.
  • Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin warned of risks to Fifth Republic institutions, while President Emmanuel Macron rejected resignation calls as National Rally leaders urged dissolution.