news/APA/Freitag, 13.12.24, 08:46:12
François Bayrou, the politician discussed as a potential new French Prime Minister, is expected at the Élysée Palace on Friday.
The meeting is scheduled for 08:30, according to sources familiar with the circumstances. Bayrou spoke with President Emmanuel Macron the day prior.
He leads a party allied with Macron. Sources from the president’s circle indicated that Macron will appoint a new Prime Minister on Friday.
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The new Prime Minister will face the challenge of forming a government that will not be overthrown by a vote of no confidence again.
Previous Prime Minister Michel Barnier managed to remain in office for only three months before being ousted due to a lack of majority for the 2025 budget.
Since the early elections in June, Macron’s camp has lost its majority, and the National Assembly is divided into three opposing factions.
In summary, François Bayrou is poised to be the new French Prime Minister, facing significant challenges in government formation due to the fractured National Assembly. This appointment follows a brief term by Michel Barnier, emphasizing the precarious political landscape in France.
