Le Pen<\/a> was convicted of embezzlement and barred from holding public office for five years in April. She is currently appealing the ruling. Nevertheless, her legal issues have not hindered her party\u2019s progress. With National Rally leading in opinion polls, its leaders have consistently asserted their readiness to govern should Bayrou\u2019s administration fall.<\/p>\n\u201cThe only way for a prime minister to have a longer tenure would be to break with Macronism,” Le Pen said. \u201cIt is Emmanuel Macron\u2019s policy that is deeply toxic.”<\/p>\n
On the far left, Jean-Luc M\u00e9lenchon\u2019s France Unbowed said it will not support any government other than one led by his party, and has urged Macron to step down if Bayrou fails to win the confidence vote.<\/p>\n
Far-right and left-wing lawmakers hold over 320 seats at the National Assembly while the centrists and allied conservatives hold 210, making it impossible for Bayrou\u2019s government to survive if opposition groups team up.<\/p>\n
Will Macron leave his position?<\/p>\n
Macron has made it clear that he plans to serve out his term of office. He has urged political leaders to \u201cfind paths of agreement\u201d on the budget ahead of the vote.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe challenge is not insurmountable,\u201d said Macron, whose decision last year to call early legislative elections led to the chaotic situation in parliament, divided among three minority blocs that do not have enough seats to govern alone.<\/p>\n
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Macron\u2019s snap elections have thrown French politics into disarray. France\u2019s failure to pass a budget has rattled investors and hurt the wider eurozone, given its status as a major global economy. The previous government also collapsed over its budget plans, which involved slashing spending by $46.58 billion (Rs 4.10 trillion) and raising taxes by $23.29 billion (Rs 2.05 trillion). It seems Bayrou\u2019s version isn\u2019t getting a warmer reception.<\/p>\n
Day of disruption ahead?<\/p>\n
In addition to the confidence vote, Bayrou\u2019s government could face a nationwide day of disruption on September 10. The \u201cBloquons Tout\u201d (Block Everything) movement, originating on social media, is organizing groups across the country to stage a coordinated day of protest against government policies. The movement gained national attention this summer following the announcement of the 2026 budget and its controversial measures, including the plans to remove two public holidays.<\/p>\n
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French far right leader Marine Le Pen, right, and Rassemblement National party president Jordan Bardella speak to the media following a meeting with French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou. AP<\/b>What lies ahead?<\/p>\n
If Bayrou loses, Macron could appoint a figure from the traditional left or right to try to consolidate his centrist alliance. Either option, however, would face a tumultuous political environment. Bayrou succeeded conservative Michel Barnier, who was ousted after only three months in office.<\/p>\n
Names circulating as potential successors include Sebastien Lecornu, France\u2019s youngest-ever defense minister at 39; Gerald Darmanin, former interior minister and current justice minister; and Catherine Vautrin, an experienced centre-right politician serving as labour minister.<\/p>\n
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