François Bayrou, France’s isolated PM with his job on the line
Allies call him the most principled politician in the country, but his popularity among voters and lawmakers is plummeting
Allies call him the most principled politician in the country, but his popularity among voters and lawmakers is plummeting

Bayrou’s exit would leave President Macron searching for his fifth prime minister in two years

Far-right opposition vows to topple prime minister for second time in a year over unpopular efforts to curb spending

President Emmanuel Macron will look for a replacement who can break the budget impasse

French president has few good alternatives if François Bayrou loses confidence vote in September

Political woes and a ballooning deficit leave Paris searching for stability at home and credibility abroad

By calling for a confidence vote, the prime minister has renounced his duties and undermined the country’s credibility