French centrist leader François Bayrou of MoDem party declines to join Macron's government.
François Bayrou, a significant ally of French President Emmanuel Macron and the leader of the centrist MoDem party, announced he would not be joining the government. This decision is a setback for Macron and Prime Minister Gabriel Attal as they attempt to establish a government team. The MoDem party, which has 51 lawmakers in the lower house of parliament, may make the adoption of legislation in parliament more unpredictable. Bayrou expressed concerns about the widening divide between voters and those holding positions of power in France, emphasizing the need for better political understanding and less involvement of technocrats.
February 08, 2024
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