Julien Bayou Cleared of Harassment Allegations, Criticizes Former Party

The ex-leader of the French Greens denounces his treatment after being exonerated by both internal and judicial investigations.

Julien Bayou, former leader of the French Greens, was cleared of all allegations of harassment and abuse by the Paris prosecutor's office, citing 'absence of infraction.'
The accusations, stemming from a 2024 complaint by his ex-partner, led to Bayou stepping down from party leadership and withdrawing from politics.
Bayou criticized his former party, now renamed Les Écologistes, for mishandling the case, calling their internal investigations 'deplorable' and accusing them of failing to support him.
Les Écologistes expressed regret over the situation's impact but stopped short of issuing an apology, while also pledging to improve their internal processes.
The case has reignited broader debates on internal party investigations, the presumption of innocence, and the handling of allegations in the #MeToo era.