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.

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier's Short-Lived Government

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier and his government have been toppled only three months after they were appointed, making his the shortest-lived government in French history.

Government Collapse in France

The government of France has fallen for the second time this year, with Prime Minister Michel Barnier facing a vote of no confidence after attempting to push through cuts to social security payments without parliamentary approval. The collapse has left a power vacuum in the EU, with limited options for President Macron to steer the French state.

French Politics and Potential 'Frexit'

Michel Barnier warns that Emmanuel Macron's policies could lead to a 'Frexit' moment due to neglect of migration, security, and poverty issues. Macron's centrist alliance faces challenges from the hard-Right in upcoming elections. Despite initial polls favoring Marine Le Pen, projections show no overall majority for her party in the National Assembly.