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5mo ago

François Bayrou Faces Political Deadlock Over New Government Formation

The Prime Minister's efforts to form a coalition government before Christmas face resistance from both left and right, with key opposition parties signaling likely censure motions.

François Bayrou lors d’un session de questions au premier ministre mardi au Palais Bourbon.
Ce qu'il fallait retenir de l'interview de François Bayrou sur France 2 en images
Le premier ministre François Bayrou.
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Overview

  • Prime Minister François Bayrou promised to announce his new government before Christmas, with hopes of finalizing it over the weekend.
  • Bayrou's attempts to court left-wing parties, including proposals to revisit pension reforms and limit the use of Article 49.3, have failed to gain their support.
  • The left remains divided, with the Socialist Party and Greens open to dialogue but firmly opposed to joining the government, while France Insoumise has outright rejected participation.
  • Bayrou's endorsement of Bruno Retailleau as Interior Minister and his refusal to suspend pension reforms have further alienated left-wing factions and labor unions.
  • The political impasse, coupled with low public confidence in Bayrou's leadership, has raised the likelihood of a motion of censure following his policy address in January.