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PM Francois Bayrou’s government was ousted by the French parliament after losing a confidence vote. President Emmanuel Macron now faces tough choices for France’s leadership.
France’s Prime Minister Francois Bayrou. (AFP)
The French parliament ousted the government of Prime Minister Francois Bayrou on Monday after just nine months in office, with his administration losing the confidence vote by a wide margin.
In a vote in the National Assembly, 364 deputies voted that they had no confidence in the government, while just 194 gave it their confidence. “In line with Article 50 of the constitution, the prime minister must resign from his government,” said speaker Yael Braun-Pivet.
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A person close to Bayrou, who asked not to be identified, told AFP that the premier would submit his resignation to President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday morning.
Macron now has several options – none of which he will find particularly appealing. He can pick a new prime minister. Choosing a name that will not be immediately shot down by one of the large parliamentary factions may not be an easy feat, and last year the process took Macron several weeks. Meanwhile, Bayrou will likely stay on as caretaker until a new successor is appointed.
Macron could also call for a new parliamentary election, which would alter the current composition but might lead to an even larger victory for Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (FN).
Macron also has the option of calling a presidential election, in which he would not be able to run, as his second term is due to end in 2027. Some parliamentary groups have been calling for him to take this route, but he has repeatedly ruled out stepping down.
French National Assembly Deputy Mathilde Panot said that they are giving Macron two choices. “Either he can be impeached, or he can resign.”
France
September 08, 2025, 23:15 IST
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