The Modem faces justice. After Sylvie Goulard and Marielle de Sarnez, both indicted, François Bayrou is summoned Friday in the case of fictitious jobs alleged MoDem. A possible indictment of Francois Bayrou could weaken the centrist leader, close to the President of the Republic, Emmanuel Macron. "It's a difficult time that we would have gone well," says a Modem executive. Within the centrist party, however, we try to trivialize and explain that these convocations are long overdue.
"A subsidiary relationship"
In the party, we swear that this will not change the position of the Modem within the majority. "This can not alter the relationship between Emmanuel Macron and François Bayrou," said a minister. The mayor of Pau who had supported the candidate En marche has become an indispensable adviser to the head of state. "It's a filial, paternal relationship," says Bayrou's entourage. A "close, strong and solid" relationship, adds a close to the President.
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At the Elysee, it is recalled that the boss of the Modem is presumed innocent. And, should we see a sign that nothing could change the trust between the two men, Emmanuel Macron will visit Pau in ten days. Especially for a big summit on the operation Barkhane, with the countries of the Sahel region.