France's Prime Minister Francois Bayrou survived a challenge to his authority after two votes of confidence in his minority government were defeated in the country's parliament, the National Assembly, on Wednesday.

PARIS (Reuters) - French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou survived an initial no-confidence vote in parliament, called for by the hard-left, after the far-right National Rally (RN) and centre-left Socialists did not back the motion.

François Bayrou remains French Prime Minister after surviving a no-confidence vote, ensuring the adoption of the contentious 2025 budget plan. View on euronews

French Prime Minister François Bayrou is expected to survive a no-confidence vote in parliament this Wednesday, winning some breathing space after less than two months in office but by no means

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou will use special constitutional powers to pass the 2025 budget on Monday, triggering a crucial no-confidence vote that will decide whether his minority government survives.

French Prime Minister François Bayrou used special executive powers on Monday to force his government’s 2025 budget through parliament without a vote. France's hard-left France Unbowed (LFI) party

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou survived two no-confidence votes, clearing the path for the adoption of the 2025 budget. The motions were proposed by far-left lawmakers following Bayrou's use of Article 49.

His government’s fate is in the hands of the members of the French parliament, as they vote Wednesday on the first of several no-confidence motions expected to be put forward against the centrist prime minister.

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou and French Junior Minister of Relations with the Parliament Patrick Mignola attend a discussion on the conclusions of the joint committee (CMP) and a vote on the 2025 French budget bill at the National Assembly in Paris, France, February 3, 2025. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes

Only 128 lawmakers voted in favor of the no-confidence motion against Francois Bayrou, falling short of the 289 votes required to pass. Far-left lawmakers called for the measure after Bayrou invoked Article 49.

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou survived two no-confidence votes in parliament, winning some breathing space after less than two months in office but still facing an uncertain future. Watch this report for more details!