Francois Bayrou appointed as new French Prime Minister
Friday, 13 December 2024 French President Emmanuel Macron appointed François Bayrou as the new prime minister following a no-confidence vote that ousted the previous government. This is Macron's sixth prime minister and fourth this year. Bayrou, the 73-year-old MoDem leader, is tasked with forming a government and bringing stability amidst the political turmoil. He was recently acquitted in a case involving EU funds.
After days of deliberation, French President Emmanuel Macron turned to a longtime centrist ally in the hope he could unite the country's divided parliament.
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After getting the nod in December, Bayrou became France's fourth prime minister in just one year. He now faces a major challenge to pass the long-overdue 2025 budget plan.
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French President Emmanuel Macron appointed Francois Bayrou as his new prime minister, marking his sixth appointment. The government aims to address political and... IndiaTimes
Friday, 13 December 2024
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