The Latest Breaking News from Francois Bayrou

François Bayrou, the first prime minister in the history of modern France to be removed in a confidence vote rather than a motion of no confidence, is set to tender his resignation on Tuesday morning, according to a source cited by French news agency AFP

François Bayrou, the first prime minister in the history of modern France to be removed in a confidence vote rather than a motion of no confidence, is set to tender his resignation on Tuesday morning, according to a source cited by French news agency AFP

French Parliament votes to bring down the Bayrou-led government over its plans to cut about $52bn to reduce the debt.

France plunged into a fresh political crisis as MPs vote to oust the prime minister Francois Bayrou

Francois Bayrou forced to resign after just nine months, leaving Macron without solution to rising national debt

The FTSE 100 index closed up 13.23 points, or 0.1%, at 9,221.14.

PM Francois Bayrou lost the vote, but a deadlock in Parliament means France might struggle to find a replacement.

France's parliament is expected to oust Prime Minister Francois Bayrou on Monday after just nine months in office, plunging the key EU member into new political uncertainty and creating a painful dilemma for President Emmanuel Macron.

French Prime Minister François Bayrou has called a high-stakes confidence vote for 8 September, warning the nation's future is on the line. His €43.8 billion austerity plan includes cutting public holidays, freezing spending, and raising taxes – suggestions which have sparked fierce backlash across the political spectrum.

France's growing debt pile is at the heart of the confidence vote that could topple the government of Prime Minister Francois Bayrou next week.

Economic risks are emerging in France while political instability looms, as the third government is in danger of falling in little over a year. Further attempts to tackle the country’s enormous debt could be choked until after the next presidential election in 2027.