French President Emmanuel Macron appointed François Bayrou as the new prime minister following the ousting of Michel Barnier. Bayrou, a centrist and mayor of Pau, lacks a majority in the National Assembly and must negotiate with other parties to avoid being toppled. Experts believe Bayrou is a suitable candidate for compromise. His immediate priorities include passing a stopgap law for the budget and addressing issues in the agricultural sector. The political landscape remains complex and divided.