Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:34pm on 13 Dec 2024,Friday International
Francois Bayrou, a centrist politician, has been named France's new prime minister following Michel Barnier's resignation. Barnier lost a vote of no confidence after budget disputes, leading to his resignation just 90 days into the role. Bayrou, 73, has been a key ally of President Macron for years and leads the Democratic Movement party. He faces a tough challenge in leading a divided parliament with no clear majority. Bayrou will work to navigate France's fractured political landscape and find common ground to pass important legislation, especially a critical budget.
