François Bayrou Appointed France's New Prime Minister

François Bayrou has been appointed as France's new Prime Minister after Michel Barnier's historic resignation following a no-confidence vote, marking the shortest tenure for a prime minister in modern French history. President Emmanuel Macron hopes Bayrou's leadership will restore political stability, having already engaged in discussions with various political parties to form a new government. Macron's administration faced challenges due to Barnier's budget failures, leading to political turmoil and a lack of parliamentary majority. In response to the crisis, Macron aims to foster alliances with centrist and conservative factions while excluding far-left and far-right parties. Additionally, the outgoing government is implementing temporary measures to maintain public services until the new government can present a comprehensive budget. Macron reiterated his commitment to fulfilling his presidential mandate until 2027 despite the ongoing political challenges.