Source: France 24 [French state media]
“The main French far-right party on Thursday rejected a compromise with Prime Minister François Bayrou over the budget, saying it was ‘too late’ to make a deal. Bayrou has staked his survival on a confidence vote he has called for September 8 after months of deadlock over the budget, which the government wants to slash spending. But with the far right and left-wing parties pledging not to back him, analysts say his premiership is likely to be doomed only months after he took office in December.” (08/28/25)