Appointment and Challenges
President has appointed , a centrist leader and Macron ally, as 's new prime minister, following the ousting of 's government due to a no-confidence vote.
Bayrou faces the immediate challenge of forming a cabinet that can survive in a deeply divided parliament and negotiating a 2025 budget to mitigate economic instability.
Political Dynamics and Reactions
The appointment has sparked criticism from both the left, which seeks a prime minister from its ranks, and the right, where Bayrou is not favored by former president .
Despite the political deadlock, some factions, including the far-right , have expressed a wait-and-see approach towards Bayrou's government, while the left-wing vows to oppose it.