**Can François Bayrou Navigate France's Political Crisis?**

Fri Jul 11 2025 10:38:06 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
**Can François Bayrou Navigate France's Political Crisis?**

*As President Macron seeks stability in a fractured government, seasoned centrist François Bayrou takes the helm but faces insurmountable challenges ahead.*


In the wake of acute political turmoil, President Macron has appointed experienced politician François Bayrou to tackle the crisis facing France. With government paralysis hampered by a three-bloc impasse, the question remains whether Bayrou can navigate these treacherous waters or suffer the same fate as his predecessor, Michel Barnier.



Following Barnier's fall due to a no-confidence vote, Macron has sought to build an informal coalition to stabilize governance, initially attempting to coax the Socialist Party away from their hard-left alliance. However, the Socialists' demand for left-leaning policies was incompatible with Macron’s agenda, prompting him to lean back on his circle of centrist allies.

At 73, Bayrou is no stranger to French politics, having led the Modem party since 2007 and maintaining a significant presence through previous candidacies and positions, including a brief tenure as Minister of Justice. His political strategies have included a historic alignment with both the left and right, forming key relationships that could play a crucial role in garnering support across the political spectrum.

Known for his negotiation skills, he enjoys relatively amicable relations with Marine Le Pen and the National Rally, which may provide him a vital lifeline in avoiding outright opposition from the populist right. However, this balance will be delicate; Le Pen's party has warned against a repeat of the previous government's strategies.

Commentators like Alain Duhamel point out Bayrou's independence and potential to shift policy towards the left—a perspective that could test his relationships with more conservative factions. Constitutional expert Christophe Boutin notes that this moment marks a critical shift in power dynamics, suggesting the cabinet's authority may now lie significantly with parliament.

In the near term, Bayrou's task will be to appoint a new government, draft a new budget, and potentially navigate a risky political landscape filled with dissent from both leftist and far-right factions. The notion of a parliamentary 'non-aggression pact' is debated among legislators and could either foster cooperation or lead to stagnation.

As the stakes grow higher, France eagerly awaits Bayrou's next moves in a bid for stability amid turmoil, where failures and successes could greatly affect the country’s political future.

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