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3 months agoOPINION: Beware the grumpy old men of France
Francois Bayrou, a veteran centrist politician, has refused to serve in the government of a Prime Minister who is much younger than him, causing a deep crisis for the Macron presidency.
Bayrou cited 'profound disagreements' with Macron and the Prime Minister on government policy, particularly in the field of education. He was infuriated by Macron's decision to appoint France's youngest ever PM last month. [ more ]