By Paul de Neuville, Paris correspondent, for Eurasia Business News – December 13, 2024. Article no. 1335.

French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed François Bayrou as the new Prime Minister of France, following the ousting of Michel Barnier through a no-confidence vote last week. This change comes amid significant political turmoil and marks the fourth prime ministerial appointment within a year, highlighting ongoing instability in the French government.

Bayrou, a veteran centrist politician and leader of the Democratic Movement (MoDem), is expected to address pressing issues such as navigating the 2025 budget through a fragmented parliament. His appointment aims to restore stability after Barnier’s administration was toppled due to opposition from both far-left and far-right lawmakers, who united against Barnier’s proposed austerity measures.

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In his first statements as Prime Minister, Bayrou acknowledged the challenges facing France, including economic difficulties and political discontent among citizens. He emphasized the need for cooperation among political factions to achieve effective governance.

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The political landscape remains contentious, with various opposition parties already signaling intentions to challenge Bayrou’s government. As he embarks on this critical role, Bayrou will need to build a coalition capable of overcoming legislative hurdles while addressing the demands of a divided electorate.

François Bayrou, the newly appointed Prime Minister of France, has a complex judicial past primarily linked to allegations of fraud involving his political party, the Democratic Movement (MoDem). In 2017, shortly after being appointed Minister of Justice, he resigned amid an investigation into the alleged misuse of European Parliament funds intended for parliamentary assistants. The accusations suggested that these funds were improperly used to support party activities in France.

After a lengthy legal battle lasting over seven years, Bayrou was acquitted of all fraud charges by the Paris Criminal Court in February 2024. The court ruled that there was insufficient evidence to prove his involvement in the alleged fraudulent scheme, granting him the “benefit of the doubt.” In contrast, eight other defendants, including former members of the European Parliament and MoDem officials, were found guilty and received prison sentences ranging from ten to eighteen months for their roles in the scheme.

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