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Macron’s centrist ally Francois Bayrou, a former justice minister acquitted in a trial this yr on fees of embezzling EU funds, has been tipped by many as a potential contender for prime minister.
Nonetheless, Socialist Celebration chief Olivier Faure spoke out in opposition to the candidacy of Bayrou, 73, whom he stated would embody “continuity”, whereas he needed to see a chief minister from the left.
Different potential candidates embrace former international minister Jean-Yves Le Drian, who in line with sources rejected an preliminary provide however continues to be within the body, and present Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu.
Maud Bregeon, spokeswoman for the caretaker authorities, stated that Macron – at what was Barnier’s final cupboard assembly on Wednesday – had evoked the potential of a non-aggression pact that may see events decide to not bringing down the federal government.
“The nation has neither the luxurious of instability, nor the luxurious of immobility,” she stated.
