Francois Bayrou has carefully built an image as a country intellectual, emphasizing his rural roots and a centrist political stance to bridge divides between left and right.
Throughout his political career, Bayrou has insisted on maintaining ties to his childhood region in Bearn, showcasing the value of local identity in national politics.
His infamous 2002 incident, where he slapped a child during a campaign walkabout, paradoxically boosted his poll ratings, highlighting the complex dynamics of public perception.
By aligning with Macron during the 2017 presidential race, Bayrou played a pivotal role in shaping the centrist political landscape in France, advocating for proportional representation.
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