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François Bayrou

Lecornu Takes Office as ‘Bloquons Tout’ Puts New PM Under Immediate Pressure

His first task is to secure cross‑party accords for a 2026 budget without a majority.

French Government Falls as Bayrou Loses Confidence Vote

Bayrou Ousted in Confidence Vote as Macron Prepares to Name New French Prime Minister

Bayrou Government Falls After Confidence Vote Defeat

On Eve of Confidence Vote, Bayrou Poised to Fall as Macron Weighs Successor

Bayrou Poised to Lose Confidence Vote, Focus Shifts to Succession

Bayrou’s Sept. 8 Confidence Vote Set as Opponents Close Ranks

Bayrou Sets Sept. 8 Confidence Vote as Opposition Lines Up to Defeat Him

Bayrou Government Survives Censure and Launches Cross-Party Budget Talks

Bayrou Gives Social Partners Extra Weeks to Resolve Pension Deadlock

Bayrou Seeks New Path After Pension ‘Conclave’ Ends in Deadlock

France Grants Pension Conclave Final Extension to June 23 as Talks Stall

French PM Bayrou Proposes Referendum on €40 Billion Budget Cuts

French Government Outlines €40 Billion Austerity Plan to Tackle Mounting Debt

François Bayrou Faces Record-Low Approval Amid Budget and Political Strains

French Government Deploys Article 49.3 to Advance 2025 Budget Amid Political Tensions

French Government Faces Motion of Censure Over Pension Reform and Leadership Challenges

François Bayrou Unveils New Government Amid Deep Political Challenges

François Bayrou Faces Early Challenges as France's New Prime Minister

French PM Faces Backlash for Prioritizing Local Duties During Mayotte Cyclone Crisis