Editorial: Le Monde

• François Bayrou, the president of MoDem, has become the new occupant of Matignon at the age of 73, replacing Michel Barnier.
• The political climate is incredibly uncertain, France's fourth prime minister in less than a year may not last longer than his predecessors.
• François Bayrou, who harbors the ambition to unite the left, center and right-wing forces, has to act promptly to prevent Marine Le Pen from seizing control.
• A portion of the left has shifted its stance towards a no-censure agreement, although they still demand the government refrain from invoking Article 49.3.
• The right is keeping a cautious stance and might not participate in the government depending on the project Bayrou would defend.

Conclusion: There is an urgent need for the president and national representation to recover, for political parties to look beyond their own interests, as continuous disillusionment threatens the political scene even more.

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