French PM Bayrou unveils new cabinet
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French PM Bayrou unveils new cabinet

China Daily  

Newly appointed French Economy and Finance Minister Eric Lombard addresses the audience during the handover ceremony at the Ministry of Economics and Finance in Paris on Monday. JULIEN DE ROSA/AFP France's new prime minister, Francois Bayrou, 73, unveiled his cabinet on Monday, but with little indication that the country's fourth government in 2024 would outlive its predecessor led by Michel Barnier. Compromise to far right Gerald Darmanin, a former interior minister, has become justice minister, a move seen as Bayrou's compromise to the far-right National Rally party of Marine Le Pen. "I refuse to partake in a French government formed with Marine Le Pen's approval", which would have been "walking back on my values", influential French conservative politician Xavier Bertrand said in a news release after the National Rally voiced opposition to his possible appointment as justice minister. While the National Rally has not yet threatened to topple the Bayrou government, its young party president Jordan Bardella said in an online post that "Francois Bayrou has put together a failed coalition".

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France’s Bayrou Wants Deal That Brings Deficit Down to Almost 5%
2 weeks, 2 days ago

France’s Bayrou Wants Deal That Brings Deficit Down to Almost 5%

Live Mint  

-- French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou said he aimed to reach an agreement with parliament on a 2025 budget that would reduce the country’s deficit to close to 5%, near the level his predecessor unsuccessfully tried to reach. Bayrou said any budget agreement would need to be balanced and not only target companies, which he termed a “national treasure.” The …

France gets fourth government in a year amid potential tussle over new budget
2 weeks, 2 days ago

France gets fourth government in a year amid potential tussle over new budget

Hindustan Times  

French President Emmanuel Macron assembled a new government under Francois Bayrou, his fourth prime minister of the year, on Monday evening. FILE - French president Emmanuel Macron, left, with new prime minister Francois Bayrou. Former prime minister Elisabeth Borne, 63, was appointed the education minister in the new cabinet. Manuel Valls, also a former prime minister, returned as overseas territories …

France has a new government. Now it must fix the budget while avoiding collapse
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

France has a new government. Now it must fix the budget while avoiding collapse

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron’s office announced a new government Monday, after the previous Cabinet collapsed in a historic vote prompted by fighting over the country’s budget. The government, put together by newly named Prime Minister Francois Bayrou, includes members of the outgoing conservative-dominated team and new figures from centrist or left-leaning backgrounds. The new government enters office after …

Two-thirds of French already unhappy with new PM Bayrou: poll
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Two-thirds of French already unhappy with new PM Bayrou: poll

The Hindu  

France’s new Prime Minister Francois Bayrou, who is still scrambling to name his government before Christmas, faced a fresh challenge Sunday : a historically low poll rating. Even before he has properly started his job, a new poll carried out by Ifop for the French weekly Journal du Dimanche found 66% of respondents were unhappy with his performance. Going back …

Francois Bayrou: Revolving door PM
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Francois Bayrou: Revolving door PM

The Hindu  

The Prime Ministership of France, currently caught in a revolving door situation, has its fourth entrant of the year in Francois Bayrou. Elections to the 27-member bloc had delivered a shocker to the 46-year-old President whose party could not poll even half as many votes as Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally. For Mr. Macron, Mr. Bayrou’s appointment is not …

Costly gambles: On French President Macron and his politics
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Costly gambles: On French President Macron and his politics

The Hindu  

When France’s President, Emmanuel Macron, called a snap legislative election in June, he had two political objectives: secure a new mandate for his centrist coalition and arrest the surge of the far-right National Rally, which had just finished first in the European elections. Even if Mr. Macron’s coalition, Ensemble, which finished second in the elections, and the Republicans come together, …

Faltering economy, divided polity: How new French prime minister accedes to a crown of thorns
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Faltering economy, divided polity: How new French prime minister accedes to a crown of thorns

Firstpost  

In a divided nation struggling with polarised politics, high debt, and a ballooning deficit, the task before 73-year-old François Bayrou—a well-known name in French politics and a long-time Macron ally—is humongous Francois Bayrou is the leader of French centrist party MoDem. Reuters On Friday, December 13, President Emmanuel Macron of France appointed François Bayrou as the new Prime Minister of …

Faltering economy, divided polity: How new French prime minister accedes to a crown of thorns
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Faltering economy, divided polity: How new French prime minister accedes to a crown of thorns

Firstpost  

In a divided nation struggling with polarised politics, high debt, and a ballooning deficit, the task before 73-year-old François Bayrou—a well-known name in French politics and a long-time Macron ally—is humongous On Friday, December 13, President Emmanuel Macron of France appointed François Bayrou as the new Prime Minister of France. Two, the Left, Right, Centre conundrum—the result has been a …

New French PM Bayrou to meet far-right leader Le Pen amid budget talks
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

New French PM Bayrou to meet far-right leader Le Pen amid budget talks

India Today  

New French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou will meet with the heads of parliamentary groups on Monday and Tuesday, starting with Marine Le Pen of the far-right Rassemblement National, he told La Tribune Dimanche in an interview. Bayrou, whose appointment on Friday made him the fourth person to serve as French prime minister this year, will be responsible for steering a …

Macron's new PM Bayrou faces budget battle with fractious French parliament
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Macron's new PM Bayrou faces budget battle with fractious French parliament

Hindustan Times  

By Gabriel Stargardter and Makini Brice Macron's new PM Bayrou faces budget battle with fractious French parliament PARIS -New French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou said on Friday he faced a "Himalaya" of a challenge to tackle France's deficit, with opponents' lukewarm reactions to his appointment underlining the difficulty of the job he faces. President Emmanuel Macron earlier named Bayrou as …

Macron names ally Francois Bayrou as France’s new prime minister to try to end political chaos
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Macron names ally Francois Bayrou as France’s new prime minister to try to end political chaos

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Bayrou, 73, is expected to put forward his …

Who is Francois Bayrou? Macron’s latest pick to be France’s prime minister
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Who is Francois Bayrou? Macron’s latest pick to be France’s prime minister

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Instead we have three warring factions: a left-wing allinace, …

French President Macron appoints François Bayrou as new Prime Minister amid political turmoil
3 weeks, 5 days ago

French President Macron appoints François Bayrou as new Prime Minister amid political turmoil

Live Mint  

French President Emmanuel Macron has named centrist leader François Bayrou as the new Prime Minister, tasked with navigating France out of months of political instability. Bayrou, 73, is the head of the centrist MoDem group allied with Macron’s party and replaces Michel Barnier, who was recently ousted in a no-confidence vote. The French presidency confirmed, “The President of the Republic …

France's Macron names centrist ally Bayrou as PM
3 weeks, 5 days ago

France's Macron names centrist ally Bayrou as PM

Raw Story  

by Francesco Fontemaggi, Stuart Williams and Anna Smolchenko President Emmanuel Macron on Friday named centrist leader Francois Bayrou as prime minister, handing him the daunting task of hauling France out of months of political crisis. Bayrou is the sixth prime minister of Macron's mandate after last week's toppling of Barnier, who became France's shortest-serving prime minister and lasted only three …

Macron Names Centrist Francois Bayrou As French PM Amid Political Crisis
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Macron Names Centrist Francois Bayrou As French PM Amid Political Crisis

ABP News  

French President Emmanuel Macron appointed centrist leader François Bayrou as France's new Prime Minister on Friday, tasking him with addressing the ongoing political turmoil. Bayrou, head of the MoDem group, allied with Macron’s party, takes office just nine days after a historic no-confidence vote ousted Michel Barnier's government over an austerity budget standoff. Bayrou’s Appointment Amid Political Crisis In France …

Macron picks centrist politician Francois Bayrou to be France's new prime minister
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Macron picks centrist politician Francois Bayrou to be France's new prime minister

Firstpost  

A veteran centrist and leader of the Democratic Movement, he is the sixth prime minister of Macron’s mandate and the fourth one this year French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday named centrist politician Francois Bayrou as the new prime minister of the country. Bayrou, 73, is the fourth person to take the post of prime minister this year, as French …

Emmanuel Macron announces François Bayrou as new French prime minister
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Emmanuel Macron announces François Bayrou as new French prime minister

ABC  

French President Emmanuel Macron has chosen François Bayrou to be the country's next prime minister, tasking the veteran centrist with steering the country out of its second major political crisis in the last six months. Following the no-confidence vote, Mr Macron told party leaders on Tuesday he would name a new prime minister within 48 hours. National Rally's Jordan Bardella …

Francois Bayrou is France’s new prime minister, but a showdown with lawmakers looms
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Francois Bayrou is France’s new prime minister, but a showdown with lawmakers looms

CNN  

Paris CNN — France’s embattled President Emmanuel Macron has appointed centrist ally Francois Bayrou as prime minister, he announced on Friday, as he seeks to calm a political crisis that has left his authority dwindling by the day. “I think that there is a path to be found that brings people together instead of dividing them.” Barnier’s minority government collapsed …

Francois Bayrou appointed as France's new Prime Minister amid ongoing political crisis
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Francois Bayrou appointed as France's new Prime Minister amid ongoing political crisis

India TV News  

In a significant development, French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed centrist ally Francois Bayrou as the new Prime Minister in a bid to resolve the country’s political turmoil following last week's parliamentary vote that ousted the previous government. This development comes after former Prime Minister Michel Barnier resigned last week following a no-confidence vote prompted by budget disputes in the …

French President Macron names centrist ally Francois Bayrou as next prime minister
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

French President Macron names centrist ally Francois Bayrou as next prime minister

LA Times  

The appointment of veteran politician Francois Bayrou, 73, as prime minister is seen as key in efforts to restore stability to the French government, as no single party holds a majority in Parliament. French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday named centrist ally Francois Bayrou as prime minister in an effort to address the country’s deep political crisis after a historic …

President Macron names centrist ally Bayrou as France’s next prime minister
3 weeks, 6 days ago

President Macron names centrist ally Bayrou as France’s next prime minister

New Indian Express  

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday named centrist ally François Bayrou as prime minister, after a historic parliamentary vote ousted the previous government last week. Macron’s office said in a statement that Bayrou “has been charged with forming a new government.” Former Prime Minister Michel Barnier resigned last week following a no-confidence vote prompted by budget disputes in the …

Who is Francois Bayrou, France’s new prime minister?
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Who is Francois Bayrou, France’s new prime minister?

Al Jazeera  

The 73-year-old centrist and leader of the Democratic Movement will replace Michel Barnier, who lost a confidence vote in parliament. In a post on X after the announcement of Bayrou’s appointment on Friday, Macron ally and former Prime Minister Gabriel Attal welcomed the news and said his Renaissance party members would support it. Nous avons fait le… — Mathilde Panot …

New PM Francois Bayrou says he knows ‘difficulty’ of France’s situation
3 weeks, 6 days ago

New PM Francois Bayrou says he knows ‘difficulty’ of France’s situation

Al Jazeera  

Veteran politician tasked with hauling nation from crisis after the previous government was toppled. France’s new Prime Minister Francois Bayrou says he is well aware of the scale of France’s financial and political problems, comparing the country’s budget deficit to the Himalayan mountain range. President Emmanuel Macron named centrist Bayrou as his new prime minister after Barnier was forced by …

Suspense mounts as Macron prepares to unveil new French PM
4 weeks ago

Suspense mounts as Macron prepares to unveil new French PM

Raw Story  

by Tom BARFIELD and Francesco FONTEMAGGI French President Emmanuel Macron was expected Thursday to name a new prime minister a week after MPs toppled the government, with politicians across the spectrum holding their breath while he conducts a day visit to Poland. Former prime minister Michel Barnier, whose government had support only from Macron's centrist camp and his own conservative …

France's Macron says he will appoint a new prime minister soon
1 month ago

France's Macron says he will appoint a new prime minister soon

Deccan Chronicle  

French President Emmanuel Macron will appoint a new prime minister in the coming days whose top priority will be getting a 2025 budget adopted by parliament, he said on Thursday after the government was toppled by lawmakers.Michel Barnier, a veteran conservative, became the shortest-serving prime minister in modern French history when he resigned on Thursday after parliament voted him out …

Who could Macron pick as France’s next prime minister to replace Barnier?
1 month ago

Who could Macron pick as France’s next prime minister to replace Barnier?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Macron appointed Mr Bayrou as justice minister but …

French lawmakers vote to oust prime minister in the first successful no-confidence vote since 1962
1 month ago

French lawmakers vote to oust prime minister in the first successful no-confidence vote since 1962

Associated Press  

PARIS — France’s far-right and left-wing lawmakers joined together Wednesday in a historic no-confidence vote prompted by budget disputes that forces Prime Minister Michel Barnier and his Cabinet members to resign, a first since 1962. “I can tell you that it will remain an honor for me to have served France and the French with dignity,” Barnier said in his …

France's new Cabinet fails to heal divisions
3 months, 2 weeks ago

France's new Cabinet fails to heal divisions

China Daily  

Bruno Retailleau, France's new minister of the interior, shakes hands with his predecessor, Gerald Darmanin, following a handover ceremony at the Interior Ministry in Paris, France on Monday. ALAIN JOCARD/AFP The recently formed government of France's Prime Minister Michel Barnier appears to closely align with President Emmanuel Macron's policies, yet many critics argue that the Cabinet does not adequately reflect …

France's new Cabinet fails to heal divisions
3 months, 2 weeks ago

France's new Cabinet fails to heal divisions

China Daily  

By MOHAMMAD ARIF ULLAH in Paris For China Daily | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-09-24 09:28 Bruno Retailleau, France's new minister of the interior, shakes hands with his predecessor, Gerald Darmanin, following a handover ceremony at the Interior Ministry in Paris, France on Monday. ALAIN JOCARD/AFP The recently formed government of France's Prime Minister Michel Barnier appears to closely …

Vantage | The crisis behind Macron's cabinet shakeup and France's new PM
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Vantage | The crisis behind Macron's cabinet shakeup and France's new PM

Firstpost  

In a significant political manoeuvre, French President Emmanuel Macron has undertaken a major cabinet reshuffle, appointing Gabriel Attal as the country’s youngest-ever prime minister. Serving previously as the education minister, Attal now steps into the role of prime minister, injecting new energy into Macron’s cabinet. The success of this political reinvention hinges on Attal’s ability to address the challenges posed …

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