Overview

• The Élysée postponed the July 24 tête-à-tête after Retailleau’s public denunciations of ‘macronisme’ and the ‘en même temps’ governing style strained his relationship with the president.
• Bruno Retailleau is set to brief François Bayrou on his interior ministry dossiers, including tensions with Algeria and recent urban security challenges.
• Retailleau affirmed he has no plans to quit the government and will continue to defend his convictions as both Interior Minister and head of Les Républicains.
• Deputies from Les Républicains rallied behind Retailleau’s stance, viewing his criticism of Macron as a catalyst for party unity ahead of budget debates and electoral campaigns.
• Bayrou faces the task of reconciling divergent priorities within the coalition to maintain executive cohesion ahead of key parliamentary votes and the 2027 presidential contest.