Overview

• Prime Minister François Bayrou is expected to unveil the full composition of his government before Christmas, with key details being finalized this weekend.
• Laurent Wauquiez, leader of Les Républicains, has declined a ministerial role but the party remains likely to participate in the government after securing written assurances.
• Former Socialist minister François Rebsamen has expressed his willingness to join Bayrou's cabinet, citing trust and the need for political compromise.
• Bayrou begins his term with historically low approval ratings, as 66% of French citizens express dissatisfaction with his leadership according to a recent poll.
• Negotiations with left-wing parties remain strained, with demands for significant concessions, particularly on pension reforms, as a condition for avoiding a no-confidence motion.