Concerns regarding the political stability of France are growing within the German governing coalition following a recent vote of no confidence against Prime Minister Francois Bayrou.
Andreas Jung, Vice-Chairman of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and co-chair of the German-French Parliamentary Assembly, told the Tagesspiegel newspaper Tuesday that the stability, already questioned following last year’s snap parliamentary elections, is now “in a new dimension”. He specifically highlighted worries concerning the French budget, emphasizing that prolonged political uncertainty and a lack of budgetary decisions could raise substantial questions among financial markets.
Siemtie Möller, Deputy Parliamentary Group leader of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), described the situation as a “historic event” marking the first time a French Prime Minister has failed a vote of no confidence. She expressed hope that France’s political center will consolidate and swiftly regain its capacity for action.
Both CDU and SPD representatives stressed the continuing strength of German-French cooperation, underscored by the presence of President Emmanuel Macron, who remains in office until 2027. “Macron remains our key point of contact and will certainly ensure a pro-European orientation for the next government” Jung stated. Möller echoed this sentiment, stating that the close collaboration would not change, particularly in EU matters and that close agreements in central issues would continue.