François Bayrou’s First Days as France’s New Prime Minister Amid Political Challenges
François Bayrou, the newly appointed Prime Minister of France, is engaged in urgent political discussions following his transition of power. He has met with various political figures, including Yaël Braun-Pivet and Bruno Retailleau, to address the country’s institutional challenges. Meanwhile, the Rassemblement national emphasizes a constructive opposition stance. Concurrently, Moody’s has downgraded France’s credit rating, citing weakened public finances and political fragmentation. The Socialist Party has called for a respect for parliamentary debate, warning against the use of constitutional measures that bypass votes.