05:28⇢Bayrou Government's Precarious Return
⌨French media remains intensely focused on Prime Minister François Bayrou's government, which held a cabinet meeting today amidst high uncertainty (BFMTV, Le Figaro, Le Parisien). With the decisive confidence vote on September 8th approaching, opposition parties are calling for new elections, and the left is reportedly divided on "post-Bayrou" scenarios (BFMTV, Libération, L'Obs). Analysts are actively discussing potential budget implications if the government falls (Les Echos), highlighting the high stakes of Bayrou's bid amidst national debt concerns (L'Express).