Editorial: The likely fall of another prime minister is a further blow to Emmanuel Macron’s becalmed presidency. A change in priorities is needed

François Bayrou to seek parliamentary backing for his unpopular plans to shore up France’s public finances

If he loses, François Bayrou will be expected to resign, leaving France once again rudderless.

PARIS: France found itself mired in yet another crisis on Tuesday, after Prime Minister Francois Bayrou’s gamble to win backing for his deeply unpopular debt-reduction plan…

Some members of the governing alliance have been left bewildered, seeing Bayrou's move as an impossible gamble. Many lawmakers in Macron's coalition are already anticipating…

François Bayrou is almost certain to lose gamble. Will a new PM be appointed and could there be a snap election ?

Spokesperson says government in ‘fighting spirit’ after PM called confidence vote he is expected to lose

Editorial: The likely fall of another prime minister is a further blow to Emmanuel Macron’s becalmed presidency. A change in priorities is needed

The prime minister’s austerity plans have ignited fury across the board, leaving Macron’s government vulnerable at home just as Europe leans on France abroad