‘The original centrist’: France’s new prime minister seizes his moment

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

French President Emmanuel Macron has named centrist ally François Bayrou as prime minister, after a historic parliamentary vote ousted the previous government last week

ABC News - 4h

From farmer to premier: who is François Bayrou, the new French prime minister?

Tractor-driving ‘son of the soil’ has run for president three times and maintains solid ties to south-west France where he grew up. François Bayrou, the new French prime minister, calls himself a ...

The Guardian - 7h

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 - 7h

France's Macron names centrist Francois Bayrou as new prime minister following political turmoil

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday named Francois Bayrou as his new prime minister, concluding a week of political deadlock following the toppling of Michel Barnier's government last week.

CNBC - 9h

French President Emmanuel Macron names key centrist ally François Bayrou as new prime minister

ABC News - 11h

Macron ally François Bayrou appointed new French prime minister

Veteran centrist is the fourth French prime minister this year as country struggles with growing political crisis. From farmer to premier: who is François Bayrou, the new French PM? François ...

The Guardian - 11h

Mixed reaction as France's Macron appoints centrist as new premier

Yahoo News - 4h

France's new Prime Minister Bayrou aware of challenges ahead

Yahoo News - 5h

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 - 5h

Bayrou appointed French prime minister

Emmanuel Macron chooses ally as he seeks to stabilise political turmoil

Financial Times - 6h

Macron names François Bayrou as new French prime minister

Yahoo News - 9h

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 - 10h

Macron names François Bayrou as Frances new prime minister

The French president met with centrist politician François Bayrou earlier in the morning.

MarketWatch - 13h

Haiti's new prime minister promises security to a country reeling from recent massacres

Haiti’s prime minister has held his first press conference since being appointed more than a month ago to oversee the troubled Caribbean country reeling from recent massacres as Haitians demand ...

ABC News - 1d

France's new prime minister to be announced on Friday

Yahoo News - 1d

Macron seeks political deal to name a new prime minister and restore France's stability

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 ...

ABC News - 1d

Emmanuel Macron under pressure to appoint new prime minister this week

Outgoing Michel Barnier warns any government will face challenge of debt and a divided society. The French president, Emmanuel Macron , is under pressure to appoint a new prime minister this week ...

The Guardian - 2d

Who Is Mohammed al-Bashir, Syria’s New Prime Minister?

Mr. al-Bashir previously headed a rebel-led administration in northwestern Syria. He has been tasked with running the country’s interim government until March.

The New York Times - 2d

Syrian government still functioning: Prime minister

Syria’s prime minister said the country’s government is still functioning and most cabinet ministers are still working, even after rebels entered Damascus and President Bashar Assad fled the ...

The Hill - 4d

Lina Sinjab finds people in the capital seizing the moment to enjoy victory

Lina Sinjab in Damascus says people find it hard to believe that 54 years of the Assad dynasty have ended.

BBC News - 4d

Tonga's prime minister quits moments ahead of no-confidence motion in parliament

Tonga’s Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni has abruptly quit his post in parliament ahead of a planned confidence vote in his leadership, capping a period of fraught relations between his government ...

ABC News - 4d

Prime Minister Netanyahu says Israeli forces have seized a buffer zone in the Golan Heights following Syrian unrest

ABC News - 5d

Burkina Faso junta appoints new prime minister

Burkina Faso’s ruling military junta has appointed a new prime minister, a day after dissolving the government without providing any reason

ABC News - 5d

France's Macron vows to stay in office till end of term, says he'll name a new prime minister soon

French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to stay in office until the end of his term in 2027 and announced that he will name a new prime minister within days

ABC News - Dec. 5

Macron wants new prime minister and government quickly

Yahoo News - Dec. 5

The Latest: French President Macron will name a new prime minister 'in coming days'

French President Emmanuel Macron is accusing political opponents of trying to create “disorder” and vows to stay in office until his term expires in 2027

ABC News - Dec. 5

Macron to Pick New Prime Minister in Coming Days. What Else Is Next?

After Prime Minister Michel Barnier lost a no-confidence vote in Parliament, President Emmanuel Macron castigated his political opposition for “choosing disorder” and said he would not resign.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

French President Emmanuel Macron says he'll name a new prime minister within days

ABC News - Dec. 5

Michel Barnier resigns as French prime minister

Move comes after government was ousted by MPs in vote of no confidence

Financial Times - Dec. 5

French Prime Minister Barnier submits his resignation

Yahoo News - Dec. 5

France's prime minister was ousted after losing a confidence vote — here's what happens now

Yahoo News - Dec. 5

French prime minister resigning after parliament's no-confidence vote

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier is resigning after a no-confidence vote by lawmakers, fueling concern over a "new era of political instability."

CBS News - Dec. 5

French lawmakers oust prime minister in no-confidence vote

France's lawmakers voted on a no-confidence motion that forced Prime Minister Michel Barnier to resign on Wednesday. President Emmanuel Macron now faces pressure to select the country's new head of ...

CBS News - Dec. 4

France’s Prime Minister Michel Barnier Loses No-Confidence Vote

Prime Minister Michel Barnier will most likely remain as a caretaker until a replacement is named. But the vote could create a wider opening for the far right.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

French lawmakers pass no-confidence vote to oust prime minister

France's far-right and left-wing lawmakers joined together to vote a no-confidence motion that forces Prime Minister Michel Barnier to resign.

CBS News - Dec. 4

France to hold no-confidence vote on Prime Minister Michel Barnier

French lawmakers will vote Wednesday on a no-confidence motion to oust Prime Minister Michel Barnier, three months after Barnier was appointed by President Emmanuel Macron. CBS News' Elaine Cobbe ...

CBS News - Dec. 4

Will the far right in France seize the chance to topple the government?

Triggered by an austerity budget, a no-confidence vote threatens fresh instability – and Macron’s future. Don’t get This is Europe delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up here With threats ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

France’s Prime Minister Could Be Forced to Resign This Week. Here’s What Could Happen Next.

A vote by the lower house of Parliament could force the prime minister to resign, leaving his budget legislation in limbo.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Thailand's prime minister expects fishermen seized by Myanmar to be repatriated soon

Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra says her government is negotiating with neighboring Myanmar for the return of four fishermen captured by Myanmar’s navy for trespassing

ABC News - Dec. 3

‘The original centrist’: France’s new prime minister seizes his moment

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