France's parliament is poised to oust another prime minister, François Bayrou, after a confidence vote on Monday, highlighting a year-long political deadlock. This move is unlikely to resolve the country's gridlock, which intensified after President Emmanuel Macron's snap election in June 2024 led to a minority government and a deeply divided parliament.

• François Bayrou, prime minister, initiated the confidence vote to address France's spiraling national debt, which stands at 114% of its annual economic output, and push for an austerity budget aiming to slash government spending by €44bn (£38bn).
• Marine Le Pen, parliamentary leader of the National Rally, and leader Jordan Bardella are gaining traction as the mood across France shifts towards the right and far right, with Bardella advocating for a referendum on immigration.
• Political commentator Bruno Cautrès notes a "bubble of exasperation" in the country, warning of potential significant industrial action and a "Let's Block Everything" movement targeting Wednesday, reflecting high levels of anger and frustration.