Macron Appoints François Bayrou as France’s New Prime Minister
Bayrou, a long-time centrist ally, faces the challenge of forming a stable government after the previous administration was ousted by a no-confidence vote.
- French President Emmanuel Macron has named François Bayrou, leader of the Democratic Movement (MoDem), as the country’s new prime minister following the ousting of Michel Barnier’s government in a historic no-confidence vote.
- Bayrou, 73, is tasked with forming a new government in a politically fractured National Assembly where no party holds a majority, requiring cooperation from both left- and right-leaning lawmakers.
- The Socialist Party has declined to join the new Cabinet but has left the door open for policy compromises, urging Bayrou to avoid using constitutional powers to bypass parliamentary votes.
- Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally has taken a cautious stance, withholding immediate opposition but signaling demands for policies addressing economic concerns like purchasing power.
- Bayrou, a veteran politician and Macron ally since 2017, has pledged to pursue fiscal responsibility and reconciliation while navigating pressure from the European Union to reduce France’s significant national debt.

















































































































































































