PREVIEW

Bayrou Appointed PM to Tackle France's Political Crisis. President Macron names centrist François Bayrou as France's next prime minister, aiming to end months of political instability. After tense talks with Bayrou, Macron finally announces his choice. This marks Bayrou's first time in the role, though he’s been a close ally of Macron. Bayrou is Macron’s fourth prime minister this year, after Michel Barnier’s ousting, and will need to navigate a fragmented parliament. French politics has been in a deadlock since the summer’s snap elections, with no clear majority forming in parliament. An opinion poll shows 61% of French voters are worried about the ongoing political crisis, with critics calling the situation “pathetic.” Bayrou’s key task is forming a stable government that can avoid the fate of Barnier’s short-lived tenure. Macron hopes to form a government with center-left support, while avoiding dependence on far-right parties like Marine Le Pen’s National Rally. Three center-left parties have expressed concerns, insisting on a leftist prime minister if they are to join Bayrou’s government. Bayrou faces criticism from Greens leader Marine Tondelier, who argues that a centrist PM cannot maintain policies that align with leftist values. The radical left, led by Jean-Luc Mélenchon, has broken ties with the center-left parties and opposed any coalition talks with Macron’s camp. Marine Le Pen insists that the new government must address National Rally’s concerns on immigration and the cost of living. Bayrou’s government will need to approve a new budget for 2025, with ongoing measures to manage the country’s economic challenges.
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