Betharram case: Emmanuel Macron defends François Bayrou, in full torment

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When questioned during his visit to the Agricultural Fair, the President supported his Prime Minister, who was questioned for his silence in cases of violence in the private school.

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François Bayrou, in the turmoil since the break-up of the Betharram affair, is supported by the President of the Republic. During his visit to the Salon de l'Agriculture, on Saturday 22 February in Paris, Emmanuel Macron expressed "all his confidence" to the Prime Minister.

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Witnesses accused François Bayrou, Minister of Education from 1993 to 1997, of having been informed of charges of sexual violence at Notre-Dame de Bétharram Institution, which he denied. On Friday, a former overseer was charged with rape.

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Accused by witnesses of being aware of the accusations of violence, François Bayrou showed "a lot of clarity" according to the President of the Republic.

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The calls for the resignation of François Bayrou, stuck in the Betharram affair, are increasing. Emmanuel Macron, however, renewed his confidence in his Prime Minister this Saturday.

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Questioned for his supposed silence in the Betharram case, François Bayrou received the unwavering support of Emmanuel Macron. Despite media pressure, the head of state reaffirms his confidence in his Prime Minister, while the left opposition is demanding accounts.