French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed centrist ally François Bayrou as the new prime minister following a historic parliamentary vote that led to the ousting of the previous government last week. Bayrou, aged 73, is a prominent figure in French politics with decades of experience. His role as a key partner in Macron's centrist alliance is expected to play a crucial part in restoring stability, especially since no single party holds a majority in the National Assembly.
Bayrou's recent clearance in a case involving allegations of embezzlement of European Parliament funds has further solidified his position as a trusted political figure. Macron, who has pledged to stay in office until 2027, seems to have placed his confidence in Bayrou to navigate the country through these challenging times.
