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

Francois Bayrou is the new prime minister of France following Michel Barnier's resignation. The centrist politician met President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace early this morning.

He signs off with: "Long live the republic, long live France." President Emmanuel Macron is addressing the nation following the resignation of the French prime minister. He thanks Michel Barnier ...