“There was a problem of form and substance”, notes Valérie Boyer, senator and vice-president LR

Less than a week after taking office, François Bayrou is already under fire. The new Prime Minister spoke to deputies on Tuesday, December 17, and his comments on Mayotte and the controversy generated by his presence at the Pau municipal council on Monday evening received a mixed reception. The Insoumis, in particular, speak of a “crash”. Guest of franceinfo this Wednesday, Valérie Boyer, vice-president of the Republicans and senator for Bouches-du-Rhône, recognizes: “There was a problem of form and a problem of substance”.

“The way he came to power is a little strange, even unprecedented”also notes Valérie Boyer, who recalls that “the president had not done [le] choice” to appoint him to Matignon initially. For the senator, François Bayrou “self-proclaimed Prime Minister”. Valérie Boyer also notes that the “general policy speech” by François Bayrou “is announced in a very long time”on January 14, after three weeks of parliamentary recess. “Since Emmanuel Macron decreed that there would be a dissolution, the country has been immobile”she laments.

Watch the full interview in the video above.