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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.

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou said on Sunday the destiny of France was at stake in a forthcoming confidence vote, which he called to resolve a budget standoff but is expected to lose.

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The prime minister’s austerity plans have ignited fury across the ​board, leaving Macron’s government vulnerable at home just as Europe leans on France abroad

French Prime Minister François Bayrou will meet the heads of political parties and parliamentary groups before a 8 September confidence vote that could bring down his government. Speaking in a televised interview on Wednesday, Bayrou that everyone must first agree on “the importance of the effort” to cut France’s debt.

François Bayrou is almost certain to lose gamble. Will a new PM be appointed and could there be a snap election ?

President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday gave his "full support" to France's embattled prime minister, who has called a confidence vote that could see his government collapse next month.

President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday gave his "full support" to France's embattled prime minister, who has called a confidence vote that could see his government collapse next month.