Elisabeth Borne and François Bayrou’s Cabinet Amid Political Instability in France
On December 24, former Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne addressed the political instability affecting the recent cabinet reshuffle led by François Bayrou. During the transition ceremonies, new ministers expressed their concerns over the fragile state of democracy in France, while outgoing officials reflected on their brief tenures. Borne, now the Minister of Education, emphasized the importance of defending democracy. Other ministers, including Geneviève Darrieussecq and Manuel Valls, commented on the unique challenges facing their administration.