Bankinter | Political crisis as Bayrou’s government falls. He loses the vote of confidence in the National Assembly by 194 votes in favour and 364 against. This outcome forces President Macron to dismiss Bayrou and seek a new prime minister, the fourth in less than a year, or call elections. His comment that he will appoint a new prime minister within a few days reduces the likelihood of new elections.
Bankinter analysis team’s view: This is negative news, although expected, as it adds to political instability. After the July 2024 elections, the French Parliament was fragmented into three ideological blocs that are unable to reach consensus and have led to several changes of government.
