A majority of French citizens want new parliamentary and presidential elections as Prime Minister Francois Bayrou’s minority government nears collapse. Two-thirds also favor President Emmanuel Macron’s resignation, according to Reuters.

Bayrou’s upcoming confidence vote on September 8 over the 2026 budget has sparked market turmoil, with opposition parties set to vote against him. If the government falls, Macron could appoint a new prime minister or call elections, though he opposes resigning.

Polls show 56–69 percent support dissolving parliament, highlighting widespread frustration with ongoing political instability, Reuters reported.