François Bayrou has submitted his resignation to President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace after losing a vote of confidence in the French National Assembly. The defeat ended his 10-month tenure as prime minister, one of the shortest in the history of France’s Fifth Republic.
Bayrou will continue to handle day-to-day government business until a successor is appointed. His departure makes him the fourth head of government under Macron to leave office within two years, underscoring the political turbulence that has marked the French presidency in recent months.
🔴 BAYROU, QUI MAINTENANT ? 🔴
François #Bayrou est arrivé à l’Élysée pour remettre sa #démission à Emmanuel #Macron. pic.twitter.com/veWydgO42L— IA1 (@IA1_INFO) September 9, 2025
With Bayrou’s exit, Macron now faces the challenge of naming yet another prime minister—the fifth since 2023. Analysts note that the frequency of these changes places Macron on course to surpass former President François Mitterrand’s record for the most prime ministerial reshuffles during a presidency.
The resignation has intensified focus on Macron’s next move, as the choice of a new prime minister will be critical for ensuring political stability and navigating upcoming legislative challenges.
