François Bayrou has been appointed as France’s new prime minister by President Emmanuel Macron, highlighting the urgent need to address the country’s budget deficit and public debt. Bayrou aims to form a consensus-driven government, succeeding Michel Barnier, who was ousted just days earlier. Despite the challenging political landscape, with high voter anxiety and threats of no-confidence from opposition parties, Bayrou emphasizes the moral implications of fiscal responsibility, asserting that passing financial burdens to future generations is unacceptable.