François Bayrou Faces Political Deadlock Over New Government Formation

The Prime Minister's efforts to form a coalition government before Christmas face resistance from both left and right, with key opposition parties signaling likely censure motions.

• Prime Minister François Bayrou promised to announce his new government before Christmas, with hopes of finalizing it over the weekend.
• Bayrou's attempts to court left-wing parties, including proposals to revisit pension reforms and limit the use of Article 49.3, have failed to gain their support.
• The left remains divided, with the Socialist Party and Greens open to dialogue but firmly opposed to joining the government, while France Insoumise has outright rejected participation.
• Bayrou's endorsement of Bruno Retailleau as Interior Minister and his refusal to suspend pension reforms have further alienated left-wing factions and labor unions.
• The political impasse, coupled with low public confidence in Bayrou's leadership, has raised the likelihood of a motion of censure following his policy address in January.

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