Former French Prime Minister Bernard Cazeneuve (Party of Concorde), who held this post from December 2016 to May 2017 under President François Hollande, has announced his desire to return to the head of the country’s government. This was confirmed to Le Parisien by several sources who met the politician in recent days.
“He really wants it because he is willing to take on the challenge and he realises that he is the only one who can resolve the situation. He says he prefers being prime minister than president,” an official who recently dined with the former prime minister told the newspaper. – the interlocutor pointed out.
According to the publication, Cazeneuve’s name was repeatedly mentioned over several weeks at the Matignon Palace, the official residence of the French Prime Minister. His candidacy has a number of advantages and his support among the president’s entourage Emmanuel Macron increases over time, says Le Parisien, citing sources.
The name of the 61-year-old socialist Cazeneuve is already among the candidates for the post of prime minister. He said he was ready to put himself forward. According to Linternaute, Cazeneuve’s candidacy could reconcile the New Popular Front and Macron’s supporters.
The French government has not yet been formed following the parliamentary elections, as none of the forces have managed to obtain a majority. Macron’s centrist coalition of allies “Together!” came second in the elections, receiving 166 mandates. The far-right has 143 seats out of 577.
After Macron refused to appoint NFP candidate Lucie Castet as prime minister, France Invicta demanded her resignation. Founder of LFI Jean-Luc Mélenchon threatened Macron with impeachment proceedings if he did not agree to appoint a coalition candidate. Macron ruled out naming a left-wing candidate as prime minister.
