French Prime Minister François Bayrou visited Briançon in the Hautes-Alpes on June 27, 2025, to participate in an interministerial committee focused on preparations for the 2030 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in the French Alps. During the visit, Bayrou emphasized the importance of prudent financial management, promising no budget overruns and describing the funding as "useful money". He announced investments and detailed roadmaps for infrastructure and mobility improvements, including plans for a night train to Paris and the development of the future Olympic village. In the days following, Bayrou faced political challenges as the Socialist Party (PS) filed a motion of no confidence against him, accusing him of inadequate leadership. Bayrou dismissed the motion as a political stunt, denying allegations of insufficient work ethic or prolonged political dinners, and reaffirmed his commitment to managing the 2026 budget responsibly. He warned against political division, stating it would be detrimental to collective progress. Olivier Faure, leader of the PS, declared no further leniency toward Bayrou ahead of budget discussions. Bayrou also set a fiscal goal to halt the increase in national debt within four years. The political tension underscores the fragile position of Bayrou's government amid ongoing debates on budget, proportional representation, and pension reforms.