France's minority government looked increasingly likely to be ousted next month after three main opposition parties said they would not back a confidence vote which Prime Minister Francois Bayrou announced for September 8 over his plans for sweeping budget cuts.

France’s prime minister has called a vote of confidence next month, putting his minority government at risk and the country on the brink of another political crisis.

Prime Minister François Bayrou called for a vote of confidence, which could result in the collapse of his government.