President Macron Faces Search for New PM Amidst Parliamentary Deadlock

Europe correspondent @AliBunkallSKY

Monday 8 September 2025 18:16, UK

The National Assembly in Paris has voted to remove Francois Bayrou as France's prime minister after a surprise vote of no confidence initiated by the current prime minister in late August. This decision has left France facing an escalating economic crisis with limited solutions and President Emmanuel Macron seeking his fifth prime minister in just over two years.

President Macron lost his parliamentary majority in snap elections in 2024, leading to a parliamentary deadlock. There is a growing belief that the only way out of this situation is for President Macron to step down, a move he has consistently rejected.

Various political factions in the National Assembly have different agendas following the ousting of Mr. Bayrou. The Socialists seek more representation in the government, the far-right National Rally party led by Marine Le Pen is pushing for new elections, and the Far Left aims to remove President Macron from power.

Despite Mr. Bayrou's efforts to reform the economy and prevent further crisis, his warnings were dismissed by his opponents, who attribute the instability to President Macron's eight-year tenure. President Macron, who initially took office with a promise to reform France, now has limited time to prove his ability to bring about change before his term ends in 18 months.