French Government Unveils Fourth Cabinet of the Year

French Prime Minister François Bayrou unveiled the fourth government of the year, which is seen as a continuation of neo-liberal Macronism. The government is facing criticism from various political factions and may struggle to survive in the fractured political environment in Paris.

François Bayrou appointed as France's new prime minister

President Emmanuel Macron named centrist ally François Bayrou as France's new prime minister following a no-confidence vote that toppled former Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government. Bayrou faces the challenge of uniting a divided parliament to address France's economic issues and draft an approved budget.