Emmanuel Macron appointed François Bayrou as France's new prime minister, ending political gridlock after a no-confidence vote ousted the previous government. Bayrou, a centrist and former education minister, has a long history in French politics and was a supporter of Macron in 2017. He now faces the challenge of forming a government and navigating a divided parliament to pass a budget agreement, amid criticism from both the left and far-right parties regarding his alignment with Macron's policies. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)