Marine Le Pen expressed optimism after meeting Prime Minister François Bayrou, praising his more positive approach compared to his predecessor Michel Barnier. Bayrou, appointed by President Emmanuel Macron, faces the challenge of achieving consensus in a divided parliament and delivering a social security budget for 2025. Le Pen, instrumental in Barnier's ousting, noted that Bayrou is open to regular meetings with political parties, which she finds encouraging. Despite initial criticism of Bayrou's appointment, Le Pen and her party are willing to collaborate and assess his proposals before making decisions. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)