France's new PM to meet party leaders
3 months, 2 weeks ago

France's new PM to meet party leaders

China Daily  

France's newly appointed Prime Minister Francois Bayrou looks on, on the day of the handover ceremony at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, France, Dec 13, 2024. France's new prime minister will sit down with the leaders of the nation's many political parties in the coming days, in the hope of building a consensus around his budget. Francois Bayrou, who President Emmanuel Macron appointed prime minister on Friday, told La Tribune Dimanche on Sunday that his charm offensive would begin on Monday, with Marine Le Pen, leader of the far-right National Rally, or RN. France 24, which described Bayrou as a political heavyweight who has "stood by" Macron throughout his presidency, said the new prime minister is facing a huge challenge.

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France's new cabinet faces test of stability
2 months, 3 weeks ago

France's new cabinet faces test of stability

China Daily  

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou leaves after the first weekly cabinet meeting of the year of the new French government at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, Jan 3, 2025. With a divided parliament and a looming budget deadline, the administration of French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou is facing immediate challenges as the new government held its first cabinet meeting …

France's new cabinet faces test of stability
2 months, 3 weeks ago

France's new cabinet faces test of stability

China Daily  

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou leaves after the first weekly cabinet meeting of the year of the new French government at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, Jan 3, 2025. With a divided parliament and a looming budget deadline, the administration of French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou is facing immediate challenges as the new government held its first cabinet meeting …

French PM Bayrou unveils new cabinet
3 months ago

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 …

French PM Bayrou unveils new cabinet
3 months ago

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 …

French PM unveils new cabinet, including two former prime ministers
3 months ago

French PM unveils new cabinet, including two former prime ministers

China Daily  

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou attends the questions to the Prime Minister session at the National Assembly in Paris, France, December 17, 2024. PARIS -- French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou unveiled a new government on Monday, appointing two former prime ministers, Manuel Valls and Elisabeth Borne, to his cabinet, according to a press release from the Elysee. To work out …

France has a new government. Now it must fix the budget while avoiding collapse
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3 months, 1 week 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 …

France unveils new government as battle over budget looms
3 months, 1 week ago

France unveils new government as battle over budget looms

Al Jazeera  

President Macron names a new government, putting together a team under Francois Bayrou, his fourth prime minister of the year. France has unveiled a new government, comprised of former ministers and senior civil servants that Prime Minister Francois Bayrou hopes can oversee the passage of a 2025 budget and avoid a collapse that would deepen the country’s crisis. He will …

Two-thirds of French already unhappy with new PM Bayrou: poll
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3 months, 1 week 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 …

Costly gambles: On French President Macron and his politics
3 months, 2 weeks 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
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3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

France's new PM to meet party leaders
3 months, 2 weeks ago

France's new PM to meet party leaders

China Daily  

France's newly appointed Prime Minister Francois Bayrou looks on, on the day of the handover ceremony at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, France, Dec 13, 2024. France's new prime minister will sit down with the leaders of the nation's many political parties in the coming days, in the hope of building a consensus around his budget. Francois Bayrou, who President …

New French PM Bayrou to meet far-right leader Le Pen amid budget talks
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3 months, 2 weeks 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 names ally Francois Bayrou as France’s new prime minister to try to end political chaos
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

French President Macron appoints François Bayrou as new Prime Minister amid political turmoil
3 months, 2 weeks 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 months, 2 weeks 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 …

France: Emmanuel Macron names Francois Bayrou as new prime minister
3 months, 2 weeks ago

France: Emmanuel Macron names Francois Bayrou as new prime minister

Hindustan Times  

France President Emmanuel Macron on Friday named Francois Bayrou, a centrist ally, as prime minister of the country after a historic parliamentary vote ousted the previous government last week. President Emmanuel Macron on December 13, 2024 named centrist leader Francois Bayrou as his new prime minister, the presidency said, Bayrou, 73, a crucial partner in Macron's centrist alliance, is said …

Macron Names Centrist Francois Bayrou As French PM Amid Political Crisis
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3 months, 2 weeks 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 months, 2 weeks 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 months, 2 weeks 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 months, 2 weeks 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 months, 2 weeks 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 …

New PM Francois Bayrou says he knows ‘difficulty’ of France’s situation
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Will France get a new PM today, one who stays in office?
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Will France get a new PM today, one who stays in office?

Firstpost  

French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to appoint a new prime minister today, nearly a week after the political crisis triggered by Michel Barnier’s removal from office French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to appoint a new prime minister today, nearly a week after the political crisis triggered by Michel Barnier’s removal from office. Macron faces significant pressure to form …

Suspense mounts as Macron prepares to unveil new French PM
3 months, 2 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
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

French lawmakers vote to oust prime minister in the first successful no-confidence vote since 1962
3 months, 3 weeks 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 Marine Le Pen urges fresh polls next year
6 months, 2 weeks ago

France’s Marine Le Pen urges fresh polls next year

The Hindu  

The parliamentary leader of France’s far-right National Rally party on Saturday called for fresh elections next year, just months after snap polls threw the country into political deadlock. “The great country that is France cannot function this way,” said the leader of the largest single party in parliament after elections this summer produced a hung legislature. Mr. Macron last week …

France’s divided National Assembly votes to keep centrist speaker as political turmoil persists
8 months, 1 week ago

France’s divided National Assembly votes to keep centrist speaker as political turmoil persists

Associated Press  

PARIS — France’s divided National Assembly on Thursday kept a centrist member of President Emmanuel Macron’s party as speaker after a chaotic early election produced a hung legislature. The parliamentary election earlier this month resulted in a split between three major political blocs: the New Popular Front leftist coalition, Macron’s centrist allies and the far-right National Rally party. “You will …

Far-right leader Le Pen says France is in a political ‘quagmire’ 9 days before Olympics start
8 months, 1 week ago

Far-right leader Le Pen says France is in a political ‘quagmire’ 9 days before Olympics start

Associated Press  

PARIS — With nine days to the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, France’s far-right leader Marine Le Pen said Wednesday that the deeply divided country is “in a quagmire” after chaotic legislative elections produced a fragmented parliament. France has been on the brink of government paralysis since elections for the National Assembly earlier this month resulted in a split …

Macron asks political parties to build a broad coalition before he appoints a new prime minister
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Macron asks political parties to build a broad coalition before he appoints a new prime minister

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday he will wait for the country’s political parties to build a “Republican” majority at the National Assembly before he can decide on a new prime minister, after no party won a majority in Sunday’s legislative elections. Macron asked parties who adhere to “republican institutions, the rule of law, parliamentary norms, a European …

Inconclusive French election leaves parties fighting for dominance
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Inconclusive French election leaves parties fighting for dominance

Firstpost  

Macron’s camp came second in Sunday’s vote, taking 164 seats after voters came together to block the far-right National Rally from power – leaving the anti-immigration, anti-Brussels outfit in third place with 143 MPs People gather on the Republique plaza following the second round of the legislative elections, on July 7 in Paris. Socialist Party chief Olivier Faure on Monday …

France election 2024 latest: Macron asks PM Attal to reconsider as France faces ‘3 major risks’ over deadlock
8 months, 3 weeks ago

France election 2024 latest: Macron asks PM Attal to reconsider as France faces ‘3 major risks’ over deadlock

The Independent  

✕ Close Hundreds Celebrate In Paris As Far-right Loses Sway In Election Day Exit Poll 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 Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to …

What next for France as hard-left seizes victory? YEARS of political paralysis, with Macron a lame duck until he stands down... all of which could BOOST Le Pen's chances of presidential win in 2027
8 months, 3 weeks ago

What next for France as hard-left seizes victory? YEARS of political paralysis, with Macron a lame duck until he stands down... all of which could BOOST Le Pen's chances of presidential win in 2027

Daily Mail  

But experts say she is now unburdened to make a bid for the presidency in 2027 Last night's tumultuous parliamentary elections in France saw President Emmanuel Macron and his centrist alliance achieve one key goal - preventing the hard-right from taking power. France's hard-right matriarch Marine Le Pen was humbled by the French electorate yesterday - but analysts say she …

France's election results surprise both Macron and Le Pen with no clear majority. What could happen next?
8 months, 3 weeks ago

France's election results surprise both Macron and Le Pen with no clear majority. What could happen next?

India TV News  

In a major surprise, France's election results show voters have chosen to give a broad leftist coalition the most parliamentary seats in pivotal legislative elections, keeping the far right away from power. French President Emmanuel Macron's centrist alliance arrived in second position and the far right in third — still drastically increasing the number of seats it holds in the …

France’s election ends up with no clear majority. This is what could happen next
8 months, 3 weeks ago

France’s election ends up with no clear majority. This is what could happen next

Associated Press  

PARIS — French voters have given a broad leftist coalition the most parliamentary seats in a pivotal legislative election that has kept the far right from power but has put France in the unprecedented position of having no dominant political bloc in parliament. President Emmanuel Macron ’s centrist alliance came in second in Sunday’s runoff for the National Assembly, France’s …

France is voting in key elections that could see a historic far-right win or a hung parliament
8 months, 3 weeks ago

France is voting in key elections that could see a historic far-right win or a hung parliament

The Hindu  

French President Emmanuel Macron voted in high-stakes legislative elections that could force him to share power with the rising far right. The results are important as Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally could be voted to power for the first time, or the country could face a hung parliament and years of political deadlock. Mr. Macron called the surprise vote …

France election 2024: How the second round run-off will work, what to look out for
8 months, 3 weeks ago

France election 2024: How the second round run-off will work, what to look out for

Firstpost  

The second round of the legislative elections on July 7 could mark a significant shift in France’s political landscape. Opinion polls indicate that unless the far-right National Rally secures enough seats to form its first government since World War II, Sunday’s run-off vote could result in a hung parliament without a clear majority People gather at Republique plaza in a …

Low turnout as France goes to the polls to elect new president
2 years, 11 months ago

Low turnout as France goes to the polls to elect new president

Al Jazeera  

Paris, France – Voting is under way in the French presidential election which has been characterised by demagoguery and the lack of a political agenda. “The coronavirus pandemic, the Yellow Vests protests, the Ukraine war… it hasn’t been easy for him.” Julien, 51, a computer scientist, said the campaign practically ignored the “small” candidates who had polled very low. “It’s …

French stocks, euro surge after first round of presidential vote
7 years, 11 months ago

French stocks, euro surge after first round of presidential vote

China Daily  

Marine Le Pen, French National Front party leader, delivers a speech after the first round of 2017 French presidential election, in Henin-Beaumont, France, on Sunday.Charles Platiau / Reuters Pro-European centrist presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron addresses his supporters at his election day headquarters on Sunday in Paris. The French vote was being closely watched as a bellwether for populist sentiment following …

French campaign begins in earnest after Macron, Le Pen win first round
7 years, 11 months ago

French campaign begins in earnest after Macron, Le Pen win first round

China Daily  

Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen started campaigning in earnest after winning through to the second round of the French presidential election,which will be held on May 7. Le Pen, the leader of the anti-immigrant Front National, told reporters that her opponent, the leader of the centrist 1-year-old En Marche party, was weak on Islamist terrorism. If Macron becomes president, …

Meet the next president of France
7 years, 11 months ago

Meet the next president of France

China Daily  

After the first round of voting, Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen, have begun campaigning to be elected French president in earnest. Odds on victory: 88 per cent Name: Marine Le Pen Age: 48 Family: Born to Jean-Marie Le Pen, a former paratrooper and politician from Brittany who formed the Front National in 1972 and Pierrette Lalanne, in Paris. Party: …

French elections: Tight, tense presidential vote echoes around the world; Le Pen, Macron take lead
7 years, 11 months ago

French elections: Tight, tense presidential vote echoes around the world; Le Pen, Macron take lead

India TV News  

French voters cast their ballots to elect a new president on Sunday, in an election that will resonate far beyond France's borders, from Syrian battlefields to Hong Kong trading floors and the halls of the U.N. Security Council. Early projections: Polling agency projections show far-right leader Marine Le Pen and centrist Emmanuel Macron leading in the first-round French presidential election. …

French presidential poll crucial to the future of Europe
7 years, 11 months ago

French presidential poll crucial to the future of Europe

Live Mint  

Paris: France voted on Sunday in the first round of a bitterly fought presidential election that is crucial to the future of Europe and a closely-watched test of voters’ anger with the political establishment. Nearly 47 million voters will decide whether to back a pro-EU centrist newcomer, a scandal-ridden veteran conservative who wants to slash public spending, a far-left eurosceptic …

France's Macron meets PM May in London, vows to stand up for EU[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn
8 years, 1 month ago

France's Macron meets PM May in London, vows to stand up for EU[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn

China Daily  

Emmanuel Macron, candidate in France's 2017 French presidential arrives at 10 Downing Street in central London, Britain, February 21, 2017. LONDON - French presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron told British Prime Minister Theresa May on Tuesday not to expect any favours from the European Union during Brexit talks, and drew big cheers for his pro-EU message from French nationals in London. …

Theresa May to meet French presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron in London amid Brexit debate
8 years, 1 month ago

Theresa May to meet French presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron in London amid Brexit debate

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Theresa May is having a meeting with the French presidential hopeful …

'France's Corbyn' to be Socialist presidential candidate
8 years, 2 months ago

'France's Corbyn' to be Socialist presidential candidate

Daily Mail  

A radical left-winger dubbed 'France's Jeremy Corbyn' is on course to become the Socialist Party's candidate in presidential elections this spring. Benoit Hamon is on course to become the Socialist Party's candidate in presidential elections this spring Mr Valls, who was Prime Minister until last year, said he hoped to replace Francoise Hollande as president, so as to prove that …

French PM announces candidacy for 2017 presidential race
8 years, 3 months ago

French PM announces candidacy for 2017 presidential race

China Daily  

French Prime Minister Manuel Valls reacts at the end of a news conference where he announced that he is a candidate for next year's French presidential election, at the town hall in Evry, near Paris, France, December 5, 2016. PARIS - French Prime Minister Manuel Valls has publicly announced his candidacy for the left primary in preparation for the 2017 …

French PM announces candidacy for 2017 presidential race
8 years, 3 months ago

French PM announces candidacy for 2017 presidential race

China Daily  

French Prime Minister Manuel Valls reacts at the end of a news conference where he announced that he is a candidate for next year's French presidential election, at the town hall in Evry, near Paris, France, December 5, 2016. PARIS - French Prime Minister Manuel Valls has publicly announced his candidacy for the left primary in preparation for the 2017 …

France's center-right parties hold primary to pick presidential candidate
8 years, 4 months ago

France's center-right parties hold primary to pick presidential candidate

China Daily  

Ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy arrives to vote at his poll booth during the French right wing party "Les Republicains" Primaries as he is running for candidacy for the 2017 Presidential Election in Paris, France, Nov 20, 2016. PARIS - France's opposition, the center-right parties, started voting in the first round of the primary Sunday to pick their candidate to run in …

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