On 08 September, France’s Parliament voted to oust Prime Minister François Bayrou, pushing the country into political uncertainty. The National Assembly voted by 364 votes to 194 votes, with 25 abstentions, bringing down the minority government. The vote was prompted by strong opposition to Bayrou’s budget plans, which aimed to address the country’s significant debt. Bayrou is set to submit his resignation to President Emmanuel Macron on 09 September, who must now either call a snap election or appoint a new prime minister.