France's Macron faces tough PM choice after Bayrou exit
French President Emmanuel Macron will appoint a new prime minister after parliament ousted Francois Bayrou in a confidence vote just nine months into office. Names floated include Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin, Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu, and Health Minister Catherine Vautrin. Analysts predict Macron will seek a compromise with Socialists to pass a less ambitious budget.