France prepares for new government under François Bayrou amid pressure and low approval.

France is preparing for the appointment of a new government under Prime Minister François Bayrou, who is under pressure to name his cabinet before Christmas. Bayrou, head of the centrist MoDem group allied with President Emmanuel Macron, faces the challenge of securing support to pass the budget for next year and survive a no-confidence vote. Bayrou's tenure has been marked by criticism and a low approval rating of 34%, with at least 35 people killed in Mayotte due to Cyclone Chido. The nation is also set to observe a day of mourning on Monday.

December 22, 2024
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