Breaking the usual political buzz, France’s new government lineup is paused until Monday at 5 PM GMT as the nation mourns victims of a devastating cyclone in Mayotte, a French archipelago in the Indian Ocean. President Emmanuel Macron will lead a minute of silence at 10 AM GMT to honor lives lost.
Prime Minister François Bayrou, appointed earlier this month, faces a tight deadline to finalize his team by Christmas. The delay highlights the gravity of the crisis in Mayotte, where communities are grappling with the aftermath of extreme weather.
While political reshuffles often dominate headlines, this pause underscores France’s balancing act between governance and compassion. Stay tuned for updates as the story unfolds!
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No new French government before Monday amid Mayotte mourning: Elysee
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