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Macron Faces Political Crisis Amid Government Collapse Threat
8/29/2025
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- President Macron confronts a political crisis as Prime Minister Bayrou's government may collapse after the September 8 vote.
- Potential successors, Ministers Lecornu and Darmanin, face difficulties in implementing reforms.
- Macron seeks to avoid new elections to prevent a hung parliament that could damage his reputation.
- Bayrou's camp is under pressure from opposition while he attempts to enhance his image for a future presidential bid.
