French PM Faces Backlash for Prioritizing Local Duties During Mayotte Cyclone Crisis

Newly appointed Prime Minister François Bayrou criticized for attending a Pau council meeting instead of prioritizing the humanitarian crisis in Mayotte after Cyclone Chido.

• François Bayrou, France's newly appointed Prime Minister, has come under fire for attending a municipal council meeting in Pau, where he also serves as mayor, during a national crisis in Mayotte caused by Cyclone Chido.
• Cyclone Chido has left hundreds feared dead in Mayotte, with the French government convening a crisis meeting that Bayrou attended only via video conference from Pau.
• Critics from across the political spectrum have condemned Bayrou's decision, labeling it as disrespectful and a failure to prioritize the urgent humanitarian and governmental responsibilities of his new role.
• Bayrou defended his actions, citing a long-standing commitment to Pau and advocating for a re-evaluation of France's laws prohibiting the dual holding of national and local elected positions.
• The controversy comes as Bayrou has yet to form a new government following his appointment, adding to concerns about leadership during a critical period for France.

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