French Political Watch: Socialists Threaten to Topple Bayrou Government Over Pensions
1. Crisis Hits Bayrou Government On June 24, 2025, France’s Socialist Party declared its intention to initiate a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister François Bayrou’s minority government, following the collapse of essential negotiations over the controversial pension reform. 2. Pension Reform at the Heart of the Storm The contentious reform—led by President Macron—aims to raise…