France’s Macron Appoints Veteran Ally François Bayrou as Prime Minister

President Emmanuel Macron of France has appointed his longtime ally, François Bayrou, as the new Prime Minister. Bayrou, a veteran centrist politician, leads the MoDem party, a crucial ally of Macron in parliament. This move comes after a political crisis in France that led to the downfall of the previous Prime Minister, Michel Barnier, due to a loss of support in parliament. The appointment of Bayrou aims to stabilize the government amidst the ongoing political turmoil. Bayrou has been a supporter of electoral reforms and his leadership is expected to play a significant role in France’s future political landscape.