François Hollande Opposes Censure, Pushes for Dialogue with François Bayrou's Government

Former French President François Hollande has reacted to the nomination of François Bayrou as the new Prime Minister, calling it an opportunity for dialogue and collaboration to avoid a potential censure, which he considers "systématique et automatique" rather than always implementable or desirable. Hollande urges Bayrou to engage with the left in order to achieve stability and ensure guarantees, focusing on key issues such as the budget and the law on social security finance.

Hollande, a member of parliament from the Corrèze region, stated that the nomination of Bayrou, the current Secretary-General of the MoDem party, is not a blow to the left but rather an opportunity for discussion with the opposition to achieve concrete reforms. The former President warns that censure cannot be automatic and advocates for a dialogue to find alternative solutions. He prioritizes communicating with the government to reach agreements on pressing matters such as the budget and the social security law. Hollande also opposed the motion of censure tabled by the La France Insoumise party, instead supporting a dialogue with the government to find common ground. He emphasizes the importance of safeguarding fundamental rights for the French people.

President Emmanuel Macron's decision to choose François Bayrou as Prime Minister came after a dramatic sequence of events, following several other possibilities, including an offer to Xavier Bertrand. This change in leadership marks a seemingly unexpected shift within the government and creates uncertainty about future policy directions.

The combination of Hollande's call for dialogue and Bayrou's assignment to the premiership opens a complex chapter in the current political landscape of France. It remains to be seen how Bayrou's leadership with Hollande's advice to the left will navigate the difficult negotiations and decisively face emerging challenges.