President Macron names centrist ally Bayrou as France’s next prime minister

President Macron names centrist ally Bayrou as France's next prime minister | iNFOnews.ca
FILE - French President Emmanuel Macron, right, meets French centrist party MoDem (Mouvement Democrate) leader Francois Bayrou at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, Tuesday, June 21, 2022. French President Emmanuel Macron names key centrist ally François Bayrou as new prime minister Friday Dec.13 2024. (Ludovic Marin/Pool photo via AP, File)

PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday named centrist ally François Bayrou as prime minister, after a historic parliamentary vote ousted the previous government last week.

Bayrou, 73, a crucial partner in Macron’s centrist alliance, has been a well-known figure in French politics for decades. His political experience is seen as key in efforts to restore stability as no single party holds a majority at the National Assembly.

Bayrou was recently cleared in a case alleging embezzlement of European Parliament funds.

Macron vowed last week to remain in office until his term ends in 2027.

President Macron names centrist ally Bayrou as France's next prime minister | iNFOnews.ca
FILE – French centrist party MoDem (Mouvement Democrate) leader Francois Bayrou speaks to reporters after a meeting with France’s President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace, in Paris, France, Tuesday, June 21, 2022. French President Emmanuel Macron names key centrist ally François Bayrou as new prime minister Friday Dec.13 2024. (AP Photo/Francois Mori, File)
President Macron names centrist ally Bayrou as France's next prime minister | iNFOnews.ca
FILE – French centrist party MoDem (Mouvement Democrate) leader Francois Bayrou speaks to reporters after a meeting with France’s President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace, in Paris, France, Tuesday, June 21, 2022. French President Emmanuel Macron names key centrist ally François Bayrou as new prime minister Friday Dec.13 2024. (AP Photo/Francois Mori, File)
President Macron names centrist ally Bayrou as France's next prime minister | iNFOnews.ca
FILE – French centrist party MoDem (Mouvement Democrate) leader Francois Bayrou leaves after a meeting with France’s President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace, in Paris, France, Tuesday, June 21, 2022. French President Emmanuel Macron names key centrist ally François Bayrou as new prime minister Friday Dec.13 2024. (AP Photo/Francois Mori, File)

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