New Prime Minister Bayrou: France's way out of the crisis begins!

New Prime Minister Bayrou: France's way out of the crisis begins!

Frankreich - France stands on the abyss! The new prime minister François Bayrou has taken on the difficult task of drawing the nation from the political and financial crisis that was triggered by the fall of the previous government. At a ceremonial handover with the former Prime Minister Michel Barnier on Friday, Bayrou left no doubt that he knows the dimensions of the challenges that are in front of him.

"Nobody knows the difficulties of the situation better than me," said the 73-year-old politician, who is considered an experienced veteran of French politics. He compared the country's budget deficit to the Himalaya Mountains and emphasized: "I am aware of the Himalayas that lie ahead." The deficit is currently in alarming 6.1 percent of gross domestic product (GDP).

a new beginning in stormy times

The political crisis in France escalated when President Emmanuel Macron started prematurely elections after disappointing results in the European elections. Marine Le Pens right -wing extremist National Rally (RN) emerged as a clear winner and brought Macron's minority government into an even more precarious situation. The elections ended in a stalemate that split the parliament into three disputed blocks without absolute majority.

Bayrou, who is known as the leader of the Democratic Movement (modem) and has been closely linked to Macron's centrist Renaissance party since 2017, is the fourth prime minister this year. His political experience is considered crucial to restore the stability in the country. But the challenges are huge: he has to put together a cabinet that survives a vote of no confidence and at the same time elaborates a household for 2025 to limit the economic turbulence.

political power games and the future of Macron

The political landscape remains tense. Le Pen, who brought Barnier down with the support of her RN party, has already defined her “red lines” for future budget laws. She demands that the purchasing power of French citizens are preserved. Jordan Bardella, President of the RN, announced that his party would wait and see what Bayrou is planning. "Our red lines remain, they won't change," he warned.

Public opinion is impatient. A survey by Elabe showed that over two thirds of the respondents want an agreement between the politicians instead of overthrowing a new government. In the middle of this political turbulence, the question remains whether Macron can complete his second term by 2027. He promised to stay in May 2027 until the end of his five -year term.

The coming days will be crucial, while Bayrou has talks with various political leaders to choose new ministers. Time is pushing and the eyes of the nation are aimed at him while trying to lead France out of the crisis!