Overview

• François Bayrou is seeking parliamentary confidence on a savings package of roughly €43.8–€44 billion that includes scrapping two public holidays and freezing most welfare spending.
• In a TF1 interview, Bayrou warned that snap elections would not bring stability and said he is ready to negotiate individual measures but not the overall effort to reduce debt.
• He will host party leaders from Sept. 1 for last‑ditch talks on the budget after months of deadlock in a hung National Assembly.
• Élysée spokeswoman Sophie Primas said President Emmanuel Macron gives Bayrou full support and has urged lawmakers to act responsibly.
• Far‑right and left‑wing blocs have pledged to topple the minority government on Sept. 8, with a nationwide “Bloquons tout” protest and strike day called for Sept. 10 and constitutional options including a new PM or a dissolution if the government falls.