Following consultations, French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed François Bayrou as the new Prime Minister to form a government and quickly pass a new budget after the resignation of Michel Barnier. Bayrou, lacking a parliamentary majority, faces the challenge of negotiating with various political parties to ensure stability. His primary tasks include passing a special law to maintain government functions and draft the budget for 2025 amidst political tensions and opposition resistance, particularly from the far-left party.

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