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Macron Cancels Retailleau Meeting, Elevates Bayrou as Mediator

Prime Minister François Bayrou will now handle Retailleau’s ministerial files, reflecting deep divisions over ‘macronisme’ in the centrist-right coalition.

De gauche à droite : Gérald Darmanin, Sébastien Lecornu, Bruno Retailleau et Emmanuel Macron. Le 14 mai dernier, le président de la République inaugurait l’état-major interministériel dédié à la lutte contre la criminalité organisée, à Nanterre.
Le président français Emmanuel Macron (d) s'entretient avec le chancelier allemand Friedrich Merz dans le jardin du palais de l'Elysée à Paris, le 7 mai 2025

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.