François Bayrou stepped down from his position as French Prime Minister on September 9, 2025. National Assembly members rejected his government through a no-confidence motion by a margin of 364 to 194 votes. His administration lasted nine months after President Emmanuel Macron selected him on December 13, 2024. Bayrou became the fourth person to serve as prime minister within a single year. This appointment followed the collapse of Michel Barnier's previous government.
France confronts serious financial problems with public debt reaching 114 percent of gross domestic product. The budget deficit stands at 5.8 percent, which exceeds European Union limits by significant amounts. Bayrou proposed austerity measures worth € 44 billion to address these challenges. His minority coalition government lacked sufficient parliamentary support to pass legislation. The defeat marks the third government failure within fourteen months.
France confronts serious financial problems with public debt reaching 114 percent of gross domestic product. The budget deficit stands at 5.8 percent, which exceeds European Union limits by significant amounts. Bayrou proposed austerity measures worth € 44 billion to address these challenges. His minority coalition government lacked sufficient parliamentary support to pass legislation. The defeat marks the third government failure within fourteen months.
