French Prime Minister François Bayrou avoided the collapse of his government in a no-confidence motion prompted by the 2025 budget bill. But experts maintain the delicate tightrope he must walk means his power is limited.

Never mind the budget: navigating the parliament will be no walk in the park going forward, as critical bills pile up.

France's government averted a no-confidence vote, securing the 2025 budget amidst political turmoil. With no parliamentary majority, Prime Minister François Bayrou used special constitutional powers to pass the budget,