Overview

• Bayrou will address reporters at 16:00 on Monday, 25 August, after public backing from Emmanuel Macron, to defend his 2026 savings plan.
• The blueprint seeks roughly €43.8–44 billion in savings, including an 'année blanche' and the removal of two public holidays.
• He calls the €44 billion objective 'intangible' but says every measure is open to discussion and invites alternative proposals.
• La France insoumise supports the 10 September 'Bloquons tout' action and intends to file a censure motion on 23 September, with PS figures and the RN also threatening censure.
• Rejecting a nationwide blockade, Bayrou begins outreach to social partners and parties, with appearances at the CFDT on Tuesday and Medef on Thursday as unions coordinate from 1 September.