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'Inconceivable' for French Socialists to back PM Bayrou in confidence vote, Faure says

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Posted on August 25, 2025

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'Inconceivable' for French Socialists to back PM Bayrou in confidence vote, Faure says
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PARIS (Reuters) -The head of the French Socialist Party Olivier Faure told French daily Le Monde on Monday that it was "inconceivable" that French Socialists back Prime Minister Francois Bayrou in a

French Socialists Find It 'Inconceivable' to Support PM Bayrou

PARIS (Reuters) -The head of the French Socialist Party Olivier Faure told French daily Le Monde on Monday that it was "inconceivable" that French Socialists back Prime Minister Francois Bayrou in a confidence vote.

The votes of Socialist lawmakers will be decisive for Bayrou's fate because if they join other left-wing parties and the far right in voting against the government, there will likely be enough votes to oust it.

(Reporting by Makini Brice and Dominique VidalonEditing by Tomasz Janowski)

Key Takeaways

  • French Socialists oppose PM Bayrou in confidence vote.
  • Olivier Faure labels support as 'inconceivable'.
  • Socialist votes are crucial for Bayrou's government.
  • Potential alliance with left-wing and far-right parties.
  • Outcome could lead to government ousting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Olivier Faure say about supporting PM Bayrou?
Olivier Faure stated that it is 'inconceivable' for the French Socialists to back Prime Minister Francois Bayrou in the confidence vote.
Why are Socialist lawmakers' votes significant?
The votes of Socialist lawmakers will be decisive for Bayrou's fate, as their opposition could lead to enough votes against the government.
Who reported on Olivier Faure's comments?
The comments were reported by French daily Le Monde.

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