French opposition parties raise spectre of no-confidence vote over 2026 budget

As the government prepares the country for further savings, oppositions are putting pressure on François Bayrou.

Far-right, far-left parties threaten no-confidence motions over France’s budget

French PM Francois Bayrou under fire after saying next year’s budget would need billions of euros in savings

French opposition parties raise spectre of no-confidence vote over 2026 budget

By Makini Brice and Elizabeth Pineau

DECRYPTAGE - The centrist will present on Tuesday to the French the future budgetary efforts, as Laurent Wauquiez hardens his line, in the midst of battle to take the lead of LR, and where Marine Le Pen maintains his threats of censorship.

None of the members of the opposition and of the group of 6 have presented themselves. The budget cannot be considered. "I have a big heart" said at the opening of the sitting, this Tuesday morning, Philippe Bouty. No one has the

French PM Faces No-Confidence Threat Over 2026 Austerity Budget

Opposition parties threaten to topple Prime Minister Bayrou’s government over a proposed €40 billion in budget cuts for 2026, sparking fears of fresh political turmoil in France. French Prime Minister François Bayrou faces renewed political pressure as opposition parties raise the possibility of a no-confidence vote over the government’s 2026 budget plans, which include €40 billion in savings to reduce the deficit. Finance Minister Éric Lombard …