France Prepares for Political Showdown as New Prime Minister Pushes Budget Legislation

Political uncertainty in France is escalating as Prime Minister François Bayrou considers utilizing special powers to approve the budget without parliamentary consent, a move that could lead to a no-confidence vote. The far-left party France Unbowed plans to introduce a no-confidence vote with the support of Communist and Green legislators if the budget is pushed through. Bayrou's minority government is encountering obstacles, with the Socialists potentially holding significant influence over the outcome of the looming no-confidence motion. Failure to secure budget approval may jeopardize Bayrou's leadership and have adverse effects on the fragile French economy.