Is France’s government doomed ?

Tensions are mounting in French politics as Prime Minister François Bayrou’s government faces a no-confidence vote on September 8th over the proposed budget. The government appears to be at an impasse, with opposition parties signaling they will not support it. If the government is toppled, snap elections could be called, leading to a period of significant political instability in France. Dr. Pierre Purseigle, Reader in Modern European History at the University of Warwick, joined FRANCE 24 to provide insight into this complex situation.