France's Prime Minister Francois Bayrou (C) speaks with France's Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot (R) and France's Minister for Economy, Finances and Industrial and Digital sovereignty Eric Lombard (L) after replying to MPs following his general policy statement at the National Assembly in Paris on January 14, 2025. (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / AFP) (Photo by LUDOVIC MARIN/AFP via Getty Images)