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- A confidence vote for French Prime Minister François Bayrou on September 8 may result in government collapse, with 63% of citizens favoring dissolution.
- Bayrou's austerity measures, such as budget freezes and public holiday cuts, have led to public outrage and declining popularity.
- Economic instability is highlighted by a drop in the Paris stock market and rising borrowing costs.
- Public opinion shows 68% support for President Macron's resignation if Bayrou fails, amid concerns of a debt crisis.
