Macron Names François Bayrou as Prime Minister Amid French Government Reshuffle

French President Emmanuel Macron announces centrist François Bayrou as the country’s new Prime Minister in a significant government reshuffle aimed at strengthening centrist alliances and advancing his domestic reform agenda. The appointment comes alongside other key changes, including the naming of Eric Lombard as France’s new Finance Minister, as Macron seeks to rejuvenate his administration ahead of critical legislative challenges.

François Bayrou, a seasoned politician and leader of the Democratic Movement (MoDem), is known for his centrist stance and long-standing collaboration with Macron. His appointment signals. . .