The news that caught the attention of La Loupe of the week was François Bayrou’s first steps at Matignon. Appointed on December 13 by Emmanuel Macron, the new Prime Minister consulted representatives of political parties all week, because the survival of this fourth head of government in one year is precarious. Eric Mandonnet, editor-in-chief of the Politics department of L’Express, explains to us how the Fifth Republic can confront this unprecedented situation.
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Charlotte Baris: It is not easy, in recent weeks and even recent months, to follow the political changes in France. Who has the majority? And is there really one? Who should then govern? Who can we negotiate with? In short, one word sums up the situation: instability.
We have already spoken to you about it in La Loupe, these uncertainties have consequences for the French and in particular their budget. But it is also the entire institutional future of the country that is wavering.
To go further:
Emmanuel Macron – François Bayrou, the time of standoff: discussion with Darmanin, silence with Lecornu, promise to Bertrand
François Bayrou – Marine Le Pen, the story of their relationship: from claws to reconciliation
“With me cohabitation would be harder”: how François Bayrou obtained Matignon