France's Macron appoints veteran Bayrou as Prime Minister
New PM is tasked with resolving significant budget crisis
IH News Desk
GLOBAL, December 13, 2024: French President Emmanuel Macron has Friday appointed Francois Bayrou as his fourth prime minister citing him as the key to resolving the country's second political and budget crisis in six months.
Bayrou, a close ally of Macron is expected to focus on passing a special law to roll over the 2024 budget, a move that was a key factor in the downfall of former Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government.
However, Bayrou faces similar challenges in navigating a hung parliament and his close proximity to Macron's unpopularity.