French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou is expected to force through his government's budget without a parliamentary vote on Monday, raising the prospect of a no-confidence motion from the socialist party.

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou will on Monday try to force through his government's budget without a vote using a controversial parliamentary mechanism, which might lead to a no-confidence motion from the left.

President Emmanuel Macron turned to Barnier in September in a bid to navigate the impasse. But Barnier’s proposed austerity budget — slashing 40 billion euros ($42 billion) in spending and raising taxes by 20 billion euros — only deepened divisions, inflaming tensions in the lower house and triggering a dramatic political confrontation.

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou plans to use special constitutional powers to pass the 2025 budget, leading to a no-confidence vote that will determine his government's survival. The decision comes amidst pressure from various stakeholders and follows the political instability caused by the snap election called by President Macron.

Francois Bayrou has warned he will use special executive powers this week to get his plans approved without a vote in parliament.