France no-confidence vote: How the process works and what could happen next

September 8, 2025

France’s parliament is expected to oust Prime Minister Francois Bayrou on Monday after just nine months in office in a vote of no-confidence. The session will start with a speech by Bayrou before the 10 parliamentary groups will respond, which will then be followed by a vote.

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