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9 Sep

French Government Collapse: Bayrou Ousted After Confidence Vote Amid Debt Crunch

France’s government fell on September 8, 2025, after François Bayrou lost a confidence vote triggered by his push for €44 billion in budget cuts. It’s the fifth change of prime minister in under two years. With debt at 114% of GDP and a 5.8% deficit, Paris faces EU pressure and rising borrowing costs. President Emmanuel Macron will name a new prime minister within days as ministers stay on in caretaker roles.