French Government Collapse: Lessons, Risks, and What Comes Next
France’s government collapsed on September 8, 2025, after Prime Minister François Bayrou lost a no-confidence vote over his €44 billion austerity plan. The political crisis deepens France’s debt woes and sends shockwaves across the EU, with markets treating Paris like a fragile economy. President Macron now faces the challenge of appointing his fourth prime minister in a year to restore stability.