French Prime Minister François Bayrou avoided the collapse of his government in a no-confidence motion prompted by the 2025 budget bill. But experts maintain the delicate tightrope he must walk means his power is limited.

France's prime minister has used special executive powers to get the 2025 budget approved without a vote by lawmakers.

Only 128 lawmakers approved the motion, far from the 289 votes — or half the National Assembly seats — needed for it to pass. Both the Socialists and far-right National Rally lawmakers refused to support it.

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou will use special constitutional powers to pass the 2025 budget on Monday, triggering a crucial no-confidence vote that will decide whether his minority government survives.

France finally being on track to adopt its budget is also likely to reassure the Commission, which has recently expressed concerns about French public spending.

The confidence vote will likely be held as early as Wednesday, with the hard-left France Unbowed (LFI) stating it will put forward a motion to try and topple François Bayrou's recently appointed government.

France's government survives a no-confidence vote, leading to the adoption of the 2025 budget, easing economic concerns in the eurozone.

The head of France’s far-right National Rally party says he doesn’t support a no-confidence motion filed against the government, making it more likely that the prime minister will remain in office and