On August 26, 2025, a vote of confidence took place in the French government, eliciting varied responses from political figures and parties. Éric Ciotti criticized Les Républicains (LR) for being "prisoners of Macronism," while Jean-François Copé called for President Emmanuel Macron to anticipate his resignation. Jean-Luc Mélenchon demanded Macron's departure if François Bayrou failed to secure confidence. Sébastien Chenu described the Prime Minister's efforts as a final maneuver doomed to fail. Within LR, there was a sense of reluctance about the vote's outcome, with some ministers expressing skepticism about its impact. Bruno Retailleau, LR's leader and France's Interior Minister, urged against voting to topple the government, stating that such a move would go against France's interests. Meanwhile, Louis Aliot, mayor of Perpignan, advocated for a change in the governing majority. LR held meetings throughout the day, including sessions led by Retailleau and Laurent Wauquiez, reflecting internal deliberations on the confidence vote.