MoDem

Following his narrow defeat in the Pau municipal election, MoDem leader François Bayrou stated on LCI that he does not envision running for president in 2027. He described the loss as 'difficult' and 'a pain' but vowed to rebound, while urging central bloc candidates to consolidate early behind the strongest contender.

18 января 2026 Сообщено ИИ

Former Prime Minister François Bayrou, outgoing mayor of Pau, officially announced on Sunday, January 18, his candidacy for a third term leading the Béarn city. At 74 years old and leader of the MoDem, he highlights his 12-year record, particularly in security. He will face six opponents, including Jérôme Marbot for the left-wing union, in the municipal elections on March 15 and 22.