French Prime Minister François Bayrou announced a new government on Monday, attempting to bridge a fractured parliament while introducing meaningful reforms.
Even before its official announcement, the newly unveiled administration has faced criticism, particularly for conceding to far-right demands. Bayrou’s cabinet features a blend of new faces and figures from Michel Barnier’s short-lived government, leaning heavily on centrist and conservative ministers for key roles.
Bayrou, 73, a veteran of French centrism and a close ally of President Emmanuel Macron, persuaded Macron to appoint him as France’s fourth prime minister in a year. Despite his pledge to unite the nation, Bayrou’s early days in office have been contentious. Efforts to bring opposition groups on board have largely failed, leaving his government in a precarious position.
One notable controversy involved Xavier Bertrand, a conservative rival of far-right leader Marine Le Pen. Bertrand turned down an offer to serve as justice minister, citing disagreements with the National Rally’s influence.
The Bayrou government’s key figures include:
Jean-Noël Barrot as Foreign Affairs Minister
Sébastien Lecornu as Defense Minister
Eric Lombard as Economy and Finance Minister
Marc Ferracci as Junior Minister for Industry and Energy
Clara Chappaz as Junior Minister for AI and Technology
Bayrou’s inability to secure Socialist Party support has left him leading a minority government, similar to his predecessor Barnier. His immediate priorities include passing a budget by mid-February and navigating a divided legislature where no single party holds a majority.
Senior Azerbaijani official Hikmet Hajiyev has dismissed the claims that Azerbaijan is sending ethnic Azerbaijanis into Iran as agents for Israel.
European stock markets closed lower on Friday as heightened tensions in the Middle East rattled investors, overshadowing optimism from improving US-China trade relations.
Iran has demanded an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council after Israeli airstrikes on Friday killed dozens, including top Iranian commanders and nuclear scientists, in what Tehran calls a “declaration of war.”
At least 18 people were killed and 35 injured on Friday in Israeli airstrikes on Iran’s East Azerbaijan province, bringing the total death toll from the attacks to 104, according to Iranian state media.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan called on Friday for a revival of the Iran nuclear negotiations process launched by former US President Donald Trump, saying diplomacy remains the sole path to prevent war amid escalating tensions following Israeli airstrikes on Iran.
Senior Azerbaijani official Hikmet Hajiyev has dismissed the claims that Azerbaijan is sending ethnic Azerbaijanis into Iran as agents for Israel.
Azerbaijani radiation experts have been sent to Astara to assess any potential impact from recent developments in Iran, according to the information obtained by APA.
Iran launched around 150 ballistic missiles at Israel in a major escalation, striking multiple cities and injuring at least 15 people. The attack came in response to Israeli strikes on Iranian military and nuclear sites, with both sides warning of further retaliation.
European stock markets closed lower on Friday as heightened tensions in the Middle East rattled investors, overshadowing optimism from improving US-China trade relations.
Iran has demanded an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council after Israeli airstrikes on Friday killed dozens, including top Iranian commanders and nuclear scientists, in what Tehran calls a “declaration of war.”
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Presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay is in critical condition after being shot three times — including twice in the head — during a campaign event in Bogotá.
Pakistan will begin its first freight train service to Russia from Lahore on June 22. The route is part of the INSTC and aims to connect Pakistan's rail network with Central Asia, establishing a new trade corridor via Iran, Turkmenistan, and Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan and the UK are strengthening defense ties with a new Military Cooperation Plan, focusing on peacekeeping and military education.
A 30-year-old woman was shot by police in Munich on Saturday evening after stabbing two people at Theresienwiese, a central park best known for hosting Oktoberfest.
Azerbaijani radiation experts have been sent to Astara to assess any potential impact from recent developments in Iran, according to the information obtained by APA.
Iran launched around 150 ballistic missiles at Israel in a major escalation, striking multiple cities and injuring at least 15 people. The attack came in response to Israeli strikes on Iranian military and nuclear sites, with both sides warning of further retaliation.
European stock markets closed lower on Friday as heightened tensions in the Middle East rattled investors, overshadowing optimism from improving US-China trade relations.
Iran has demanded an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council after Israeli airstrikes on Friday killed dozens, including top Iranian commanders and nuclear scientists, in what Tehran calls a “declaration of war.”
At least 18 people were killed and 35 injured on Friday in Israeli airstrikes on Iran’s East Azerbaijan province, bringing the total death toll from the attacks to 104, according to Iranian state media.
Senior Azerbaijani official Hikmet Hajiyev has dismissed the claims that Azerbaijan is sending ethnic Azerbaijanis into Iran as agents for Israel.
Azerbaijani radiation experts have been sent to Astara to assess any potential impact from recent developments in Iran, according to the information obtained by APA.
Iran launched around 150 ballistic missiles at Israel in a major escalation, striking multiple cities and injuring at least 15 people. The attack came in response to Israeli strikes on Iranian military and nuclear sites, with both sides warning of further retaliation.
European stock markets closed lower on Friday as heightened tensions in the Middle East rattled investors, overshadowing optimism from improving US-China trade relations.
Iran has demanded an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council after Israeli airstrikes on Friday killed dozens, including top Iranian commanders and nuclear scientists, in what Tehran calls a “declaration of war.”
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