French Socialists Meet Premier With Goal of Replacing Him

France’s Socialists sat down with Prime Minister Francois Bayrou on Thursday as part of his last-ditch effort to save his job.

The premier is facing a confidence vote on Monday and needs the support of rival parties in the country’s National Assembly to avoid a forced resignation. The Socialists, however, have made clear he won’t get it from them. And the party’s leaders have been open about their desire to take his seat.