France's new prime minister, 'Middle faction' Byru...Jung Kook is still "in the fog."

2024.12.14. AM 07:27
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Recently, leaders who are also unpopular in Europe are struggling to maintain a coalition government.

French President Macron has appointed François Byru, the leader of a pan-government centrist party, as his new prime minister.

The future of France's chaotic political situation remains foggy, with the next prime minister, Byru, appealing for cooperation but the opposition immediately criticizing it.

Reporter Kim Ji-young reports.

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France, the coalition government collapsed on the 5th due to the House of Representatives' passage of a no-confidence motion in the government,
Prime Minister
Michel Barnier stepped down less than three months into his term.

Under pressure to resign, Macron has chosen François Byru, the leader of the pan-national centrist party "Modem," as the next prime minister.

Byru has been a three-time presidential candidate and is considered a longtime ally of Macron.

[Silbi Kobe / AP: Byru was an important partner in Macron's coalition and his political experience is seen as key to efforts to restore stability in the absence of a party with a majority in parliament]

The new prime minister appealed for cooperation, saying reconciliation is needed.

[Francois Byru / New French Prime Minister: I think we can find a new way if we try. And I know what's different about this path. It is a desire for reconciliation.]

However, the opposition parties, which have been at odds over the budget bill, immediately reacted critically.

Marine Le Pen, leader of the far-right National Coalition, asked social media to do what her predecessor did not try to do,
Manuel Bompar, a member of the far-left 'unsubjugated France' of
, also said another insult to democracy, signaling a bumpy future for the government of Byru.

New Prime Minister Byru, who is tasked with forming a new cabinet immediately and processing next year's budget by the end of the year to prevent shutdowns,
It is unclear whether
will be able to settle down quickly and calm the political turmoil.

I'm Kim Jiyoung of YTN.



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