Bayrou Defeated in Pau Municipal Election

Former French Prime Minister François Bayrou has suffered a surprising defeat in the 2026 municipal elections in Pau, his long-held political stronghold. He was defeated by Socialist candidate Jérôme Marbot in a close triangular race, marking the end of his twelve-year tenure as mayor of the Béarn region. This result raises questions about Bayrou’s political future and the shifting dynamics within the French Socialist Party.

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