Macron Appoints Bayrou as New French Prime Minister Amid Political Deadlock
TL;DR
French President Emmanuel Macron is in the process of selecting a new prime minister after Michel Barnier was ousted in a no-confidence vote. Macron met with centrist leader François Bayrou, a potential candidate, amid ongoing political deadlock following snap parliamentary elections. The political situation has left France in turmoil, with Macron seeking to form a stable government without relying on far-right support. Other potential candidates include Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu and former PM Bernard Cazeneuve. Macron aims to restore stability by possibly including centre-left parties in the government.
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