The possibility of the French government’s downfall causes anxiety in financial markets.

On Tuesday, European stock markets commenced trading with declines, spearheaded by the CAC 40 in Paris. The drops were prompted by reports suggesting a potential overthrow of the French government in the upcoming month.

Source: https://www.euronews.com/business/2025/08/26/risk-of-french-government-collapse-sends-jitters-through-markets