President Macron has appointed François Bayrou as prime minister to navigate France's government crisis. Despite Bayrou's experience and respect across the political spectrum, the ongoing three-bloc impasse in the National Assembly poses significant challenges. Bayrou's past alliances and relationships with various political factions may help him, but he faces skepticism about his ability to succeed where his predecessor failed. His first tasks include forming a new government and addressing the budget, amidst potential rebellions from both the left and far-right. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)