François Bayrou, France's new prime minister, faces a significant challenge in parliament due to a lack of majority and political instability. He must pass a budget bill for 2025 to address the country's deficit and support essential expenses amid pressures from financial markets and the EU. Bayrou seeks to secure a nonaggression pact with the Socialists to prevent government collapse, while also navigating the contentious pension reform issue that has sparked protests. The far-right, led by Marine Le Pen, remains a formidable opposition force. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)