French PM Bayrou Faces Confidence Vote

Here is a 180-word summary of the news article: French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou is facing a confidence vote in the National Assembly. This comes after a series of political scandals and setbacks for Bayrou's government. The confidence vote was called by opposition parties who have criticized Bayrou's handling of the economy and recent corruption allegations against some of his cabinet members. Bayrou's centrist party holds a slim majority in the Assembly, so the vote is expected to be close. If Bayrou loses the confidence vote, it would likely trigger a government collapse and new elections. However, Bayrou has vowed to fight the motion and says he is confident he can survive the vote. The outcome of the confidence vote will have significant implications for the political future of Bayrou and his government. It comes at a critical time, as France grapples with high unemployment, sluggish growth, and public frustration with the political establishment.