French Prime Minister François Bayrou faces a confidence vote that could topple him, adding to President Emmanuel Macron’s political woes and fuelling instability in one of Europe’s largest economies.
00:00France is heading into political uncertainty as Prime Minister François Beirut faces a confidence vote on Monday that could cost him his position.
00:10The vote follows weeks of growing instability in President Emmanuel Macron's government.
00:16Lawmakers are expected to vote Beirut out over disputes on economic reforms and public spending, with opposition parties gaining the momentum.
00:25France is already grappling with street protests, a slowing economy and divisions over Macron's leadership.
00:33A government collapse could also force Macron to call for early elections, deepening uncertainty in Europe's second-biggest economy.
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