François Bayrou made his first appearance in the National Assembly as Prime Minister on December 17, facing tough questions from deputies about his recent trip to Pau amid a crisis in Mayotte. The opposition criticized him for focusing on local mandates instead of the national emergency. Bayrou defended his actions, claiming his participation in crisis meetings was conducted via video link. His justifications seemed only partially convincing to the Assembly’s president and left some of his own party members, the MoDem, perplexed.