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Macron’s centrist ally Francois Bayrou, a former justice minister acquitted in a trial this yr on prices of embezzling EU funds, has been tipped by many as a doable contender for prime minister.
Nevertheless, Socialist Celebration chief Olivier Faure spoke out towards the candidacy of Bayrou, 73, whom he mentioned would embody “continuity”, whereas he needed to see a main minister from the left.
Different doable candidates embody former overseas 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, mentioned that Macron – at what was Barnier’s final cupboard assembly on Wednesday – had evoked the potential for a non-aggression pact that might see events decide to not bringing down the federal government.
“The nation has neither the luxurious of instability, nor the luxurious of immobility,” she mentioned.