The UDI party announced it has resumed its full freedom of action on October 5th, 2025, at approximately 9:30 PM UTC, in response to Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne's government appointments, stating the composition does not align with public expectations. The party declared, "The real break has arrived: it is that of the composition of the 'new' government with regard to the expectations and concerns of the French," via its official X account, signaling a potential shift in the governmental coalition. This declaration follows earlier reports that Bruno Retailleau, the Minister of the Interior and a figure within the Republican party (LR), had expressed dissatisfaction with the government's composition, stating it did not reflect a promised "rupture." Retailleau had convened the Republican party's strategic committee for Sunday morning, October 6th, 2025, to discuss the situation. The UDI's move suggests a broader disaffection within allied parties regarding the government's direction. As of the past hour, a German citizen expressed bewilderment over the rapid succession of prime ministers and the current political climate in Paris, stating, "I saw 5 prime ministers since my arrival in Paris a year ago, and now a brothel that I cannot explain to my writing. I hadn't signed for that!" This sentiment, shared on X by @renaudpila, highlights public confusion amid the ongoing political instability. Previous reports indicated that Retailleau's resignation was possible on October 6th, 2025, if the Republican party made a collective decision. This potential departure stemmed from his criticism, voiced on Saturday evening, October 5th, 2025, that the government's formation lacked the promised "rupture."
