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French government faces defeat in confidence vote

Prime Minister François Bayrou seems likely to lose a vote of confidence.

The French prime minister, Francois Bayrou, has addressed parliament ahead of a vote of confidence, which is likely to lead to the collapse of his government. The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s Mark Lowen speaks to guests in Paris about the developments and their expectations.

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Presenter: Rahul Tandon in London and Mark Lowen in Paris.

(Photo: French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou delivers a general policy speech on the budget issue before a debate and a confidence vote during an extraordinary session at the National Assembly in Paris, France, September 8, 2025. Credit: Benoit Tessier/Reuters)

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