WASHINGTON (September 5, 2025)- The National Assembly on Monday voted out François Bayrou. Forcing France’s second government collapse in a year and setting the stage for the fourth prime minister in 20 months.
For more context on the matter, please consider Kathryn Kleppinger, Associate Professor of French and Francophone Studies and International Affairs at the George Washington University. Kleppinger is an expert in French politics and culture and homegrown terrorism in France.
She recently spoke with Bloomberg to try and answer the question: What would be different about a fourth prime minister in 20 months? Kleppinger discussed the balance between far-right voters, populist voters, Marine Le Pen, and how Macron can appeal to a French parliament.
To speak with Professor Kathryn Kleppinger, please contact Media Relations Specialist Shannon Mitchell at shannon [dot] mitchell
gwu [dot] edu (shannon[dot]mitchell[at]gwu[dot]edu).
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