France’s lower house of parliament toppled the government for the first time in more than 60 years in early December, forcing President Emmanuel Macron to cast around for a prime minister who could navigate the country’s bitterly divided political landscape.

France's political landscape faces significant upheaval as Prime Minister Michel Barnier's minority government confronts a no-confidence vote scheduled for Wednesday. The motion, initiated across the political spectrum, arises from contentious budgetary ...

France’s outgoing prime minister Michel Barnier learned a hard lesson his successor should also know. There is no placating Marine Le Pen.

A spokesperson for France's outgoing government says President Emmanuel Macron is seeking a political deal that would allow him to both name a new prime minister and “guarantee the stability of the country.

The 73-year-old has been a well-known figure in French politics for decades - but faces a difficult battle leading France's fractured parliament.

François Bayrou has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of France following the resignation of Michel Barnier.

The critical task of delivering a budget plan for next year falls to Eric Lombard, the new economy minister. Former Prime Minister Michel Barnier's move to push through a cost-cutting budget led to his ouster.

Francois Bayrou has been named as the new prime minister of France, by President Emmanuel Macron, a week after Michel Barnier's government was toppled. Bayrou would become the fourth prime minister this year,

The newly appointed prime minister, François Bayrou, begins talks with political leaders to bring together France's divided political forces and form a new government. View on euronews

France’s new premier Francois Bayrou vowed to sharply narrow the nation’s deficit to close to 5% of GDP, a plan that threatens a repeat of the stand-off which toppled the last government.

French President Emmanuel Macron appointed Francois Bayrou as his new prime minister, marking his sixth appointment. The government aims to address political and economic challenges. Two former prime ministers join the cabinet,