François Bayrou, France's new Prime Minister, faces a challenging start to his tenure.

After his appointment on December 13, he immediately confronted a series of crises, including a devastating cyclone in Mayotte and economic instability following a credit downgrade.

Bayrou has struggled to form a government, navigating tense negotiations with political parties while excluding far-right and far-left groups.

Despite setbacks, he unveiled his cabinet just before Christmas, fulfilling his promise.

However, his leadership is under scrutiny as he seeks to avoid a parliamentary censure and address pressing national issues, including pension reform and climate challenges.