The conclusions of the commission of inquiry, which began its work in March and heard from 135 people, including survivors of abuse at other schools, add further pressure on Bayrou, who survived a vote of no confidence on Tuesday.
Former Prime Minister Francois Fillon was sentenced in a 'fake jobs' scandal, while Nicolas Sarkozy faced consequences for his criminal convictions, highlighting corruption in French politics.
Bruno Retailleau’s election as leader of Les Republicains signifies a shift towards a more hardline approach in French politics, distancing from traditional Gaullist values.