Socialist MPs are not expected to back François Bayrou in Monday evening's confidence vote. Since his appointment at the end of 2024, the centrist PM has made many missteps with what could have been his allies.

François Bayrou called a vote of confidence in himself after nine relatively ineffectual months in office.

Les députés socialistes ne devraient pas voter, cet après-midi, la confiance au premier ministre. Depuis sa nomination, fin 2024, le centriste a multiplié les faux pas envers ceux…