Prime Minister François Bayrou visits cyclone victims in Mayotte as President Emmanuel Macron works on his New Year’s speech from Fort de Brégançon. Reflecting on a tumultuous political year marked by multiple prime ministers and government changes, Macron seeks to restore authority while addressing national challenges. His upcoming address promises themes of resilience and reconstruction, paralleling the recovery of Mayotte with the restoration of Notre-Dame. Macron faces criticism for his detached approach to crisis management and is advised to reconnect with the public ahead of his 2025 goals.

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