Why Do French Governments Keep Collapsing?
Simon Whistler · September 7, 2025 · 18 min video · Europe & NATO
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On September 8th, 2025, the French National Assembly will take a vote of confidence in its coalition governments, or depending on the time you see this episode, it's already done that.
Right now, every warning sign indicates that the government cannot survive, and what France's Prime Minister thought was a daring gamble was instead an act of political self -destruction. It's not the first time France's government has collapsed, and in fact, it's not even the first time this year.
Hell, it's not even the second time, and by now it's become clear that when the French government of the 2020s collapses, it doesn't just take a little tumble, it throws itself at the ground, full force, and almost seems to like it. So why does France's government keep on collapsing?
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France’s government faces yet another collapse—driven by debt, failed coalitions, and risky political gambles. With Macron weakened and Bayrou cornered, Europe’s future stability hangs in the balance
