France’s Bayrou Urges Talks, Warns Against Snap Elections

WATCH: Bayrou says there is “plenty of time” for negotiations as he bids to avoid resignation.Source: Bloomberg

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By William Horobin

August 27, 2025 at 6:49 PM UTC

Updated on

August 28, 2025 at 7:36 AM UTC

Francois Bayrou said he will negotiate directly with lawmakers next week and warned against new elections as he battles to stop France’s parliament from forcing him to resign.

Bayrou’s surprise decision to hold a confidence vote on Sept. 8 has pushed France back to the brink of political paralysis, risking financial and economic upheaval.