French Prime Minister François Bayrou faces a crucial confidence vote on 8 September that could lead to the collapse of his minority government. Appointed by President Emmanuel Macron, Bayrou's proposed budget cuts and tax measures have sparked opposition and planned protests. The vote is a gamble for Bayrou to prove his legitimacy, with possible outcomes including his government falling, surviving through concessions, or the potential for snap elections. The political landscape remains unstable, with calls for Macron's resignation unlikely but present. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)