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Sarkozy: Divisive French Ex-president Beset By Legal Woes

Nicolas Sarkozy, who ruled France as a tough-talking right-wing president from 2007 to 2012, is seen by supporters as a dynamic saviour of his country but by detractors as a vulgar populist mired in corruption.

International Business Times

French PM Bayrou unveils ‘Mayotte standing’ reconstruction plan

French Prime Minister François Bayrou has presented a plan to help aid the reconstruction for the Indian Ocean territory that was devastated by a powerful cyclone a fortnight ago.

Radio France Internationale

French PM Bayrou promises 'concrete' aid and two-year reconstruction of Mayotte

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou has promised that Mayotte, the French overseas department that was destroyed by a cyclone, will be rebuilt within two years. His visit to the island in the Indian Ocean comes amid growing frustration that it has been forgotten by subsequent governments in mainland France.

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French Premier Promises Concrete Aid For Cyclone-hit Mayotte

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou arrived in Mayotte on Monday, vowing to bring help to the Indian Ocean territory ravaged by Cyclone Chido.

International Business Times

Le Pen Says Days Of New French Govt Numbered

Le Pen, 56, spoke a day after President Emmanuel Macron named a new government under Francois Bayrou, his fourth prime minister of the year, to drag the second-largest EU economy out of political crisis.

Latin Times

Le Pen Says Days Of New French Govt Numbered

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen said Tuesday that the days of France's new government are already numbered, predicting an early presidential election in a few months.

International Business Times

France's new economy, budget ministers get to work on budget for 2025

The new team at the helm of France’s economy will need to begin work immediately on passing a 2025 budget, which has been in limbo since the National Assembly rejected the belt-tightening proposal from former Prime Minister Michel Barnier, which led to the toppling of his government.

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France's Macron Announces Fourth Government Of The Year

French President Emmanuel Macron named a new government Monday evening, putting together a team under Francois Bayrou, his fourth prime minister of the year, to drag the second-largest EU economy out of political crisis.

International Business Times

France Announces New Government To Address Budget Challenges

France's new government, led by Prime Minister Francois Bayrou, tackles budget challenges and political instability with a diverse team.

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Clock Ticks Down On France Government Nomination

The clock ticked Monday for French President Emmanuel Macron to appoint the fourth government in a year marked by a deepening political crisis.

International Business Times

Macron returns to political uncertainty after Mayotte, East Africa visit

President Emmanuel Macron returned to Paris on Sunday after a visit to cyclone-devastated Mayotte and East Africa, as France remains in political deadlock, awaiting the appointment of a new government.

Radio France Internationale

France Awaits Appointment Of New Government

President Emmanuel Macron returned to Paris on Sunday after a visit to cyclone-devastated Mayotte and East Africa, as a France racked by political deadlock awaited the appointment of a new government.

International Business Times

French PM Rushes To Name New Government By Christmas

France's new Prime Minister Francois Bayrou was Friday racing to name by Christmas at the latest a government to lead the country out of its political crisis but with no sign of an end to months of tensions that have rattled President Emmanuel Macron.

International Business Times

Sarkozy Must Wear Electronic Tag After Losing Graft Case Appeal

France's highest appeals court ordered former president Nicolas Sarkozy to wear an electronic tag for a year Wednesday -- a first for a former head of state -- after confirming his convictions for corruption and influence peddling.

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France's Sarkozy Must Wear Electronic Tag After Losing Graft Case Appeal

France's highest appeals court on Wednesday confirmed a verdict against former president Nicolas Sarkozy for corruption and influence peddling, ordering him to wear an electronic tag for a year, a first for a former head of state.

Radio France Internationale

Hunt for survivors continues on cyclone-hit Mayotte as Macron readies visit

Rescuers searched desperately for survivors as they sought to assess the full scale of devastation wrought by Cyclone Chido on the French overseas territory of Mayotte, which emerged on Wednesday from a first night spent under curfew.

International Business Times

France Imposes Curfew For Cyclone-hit Mayotte As Toll Rises

Authorities announced a nighttime curfew Tuesday to curb looting after a devastating cyclone hit the French overseas territory of Mayotte, with the country's prime minister warning the death toll could rise.

Radio France Internationale

France's new PM criticised for chairing town hall meeting as Mayotte reels after cyclone

France's newly appointed Prime Minister, Francois Bayrou, is facing a wave of criticism less than a week into the job. He came under fire on Tuesday for opting to chair a provincial town hall meeting while the French Indian Ocean island of Mayotte struggled to recover from the devastating impact…

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Al Jazeera

‘Several hundred’ could be dead after Cyclone Chido hits France’s Mayotte

Officials report at least 11 deaths, but final toll in island territory could be far higher.

International Business Times

France Fears Heavy Toll As Cyclone Chido Batters Mayotte

Cyclone Chido obliterated shantytowns on the French island territory of Mayotte on Saturday, with French ministers fearing a "heavy" death toll from the destruction, which has already claimed two lives.

The Independent UK

Who is Francois Bayrou? Macron’s latest pick to be France’s prime minister

The 73-year-old has been a well-known figure in French politics for decades and is one of the president’s cloest allies

Al Jazeera

Who is Francois Bayrou, France’s new prime minister?

The 73-year-old centrist and leader of the Democratic Movement will replace Michel Barnier, who lost a confidence vote.

Al Jazeera

New PM Francois Bayrou says he knows ‘difficulty’ of France’s situation

Veteran politician tasked with hauling nation from crisis after the previous government was toppled.