France's new prime minister gets a baptism of fire after surprise Moody's downgrade

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  Moody’s Downgrades France’s Credit Rating

  The action, which will put pressure on the nation’s borrowing costs, reflects doubt that a new government can mend the deteriorating financial situation.
  
  The New York Times - 2d

• Moody’s downgrades France’s credit rating over political turmoil

  Agency’s warning of weakening public finances underlines challenges facing new prime minister François Bayrou
  
  Financial Times - 2d
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  ‘The original centrist’: France’s new prime minister seizes his moment

  An early Macron ally and admirer of Henri IV, François Bayrou will have to navigate parliamentary turmoil
  
  Financial Times - 2d
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  France's new Prime Minister Bayrou aware of challenges ahead

  Yahoo News - 2d
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  Macron Appoints François Bayrou as France’s New Prime Minister

  François Bayrou, a veteran centrist politician, is the fourth prime minister in a year, a record for France.
  
  The New York Times - 2d

• France's Macron Names New Prime Minister in Bid to End Political Gridlock

  Seasoned centrist François Bayrou faces an immediate crisis as he leads a new government tasked with forging a budget.
  
  The Wall Street Journal - 3d
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  Macron names centrist ally François Bayrou as France's new prime minister

  French President Emmanuel Macron named centrist ally François Bayrou as France's new prime minister on Friday as he sought to steer the country out of political chaos.
  
  NBC News - 3d

• Macron names François Bayrou as Frances new prime minister

  The French president met with centrist politician François Bayrou earlier in the morning.
  
  MarketWatch - 3d
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  France's new prime minister to be announced on Friday

  Yahoo News - 3d

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