Arya News - New French Prime Minister François Bayrou plans to deliver his government statement on Tuesday afternoon, one month after his appointment. The centrist politician is expected to address the National Assembly at 3 pm (1400 GMT). The main topics of his speech have not been announced in advance. For Bayrou, this first government statement is about the very political survival of his Cabinet. His centre-right government does not have an absolute majority in the lower house. The left-wing France Unbow
New French Prime Minister François Bayrou plans to deliver his government statement on Tuesday afternoon, one month after his appointment.
The centrist politician is expected to address the National Assembly at 3 pm (1400 GMT). The main topics of his speech have not been announced in advance.
For Bayrou, this first government statement is about the very political survival of his Cabinet. His centre-right government does not have an absolute majority in the lower house.
The left-wing France Unbowed (LFI) party has already announced that it intends to call for a vote of no confidence after the government statement.
In December, France"s left-wing camp and the right-wing nationalists led by Marine Le Pen brought down the previous government of Michel Barnier with such a vote.
Bayrou hopes for toleration of his government from the Socialists and possibly the Greens. His government urgently needs to establish a budget for this year. In view of excessive new debt, it will also have to implement some unpopular austerity measures.