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François Bayrou on the set of “20 Heures”
Asked about a possible entry into government as Minister of National Education, François Bayrou kicked in, without however rejecting the idea. – (FRANCE TELEVISIONS)
The president of the MoDem also repeated his relief “after having suffered seven years of accusation” in the affair of the European parliamentary assistants.
Asked about a possible return to government after having been acquitted in the affair of the European parliamentary assistants of the MoDem, François Bayrou affirmed on France 2, Monday February 5, that he “never rule out anything”. “The principle, for me, precisely when you are committed, is to never rule out anything”did he declare.
François Bayrou also repeated his relief “after having suffered seven years of accusation” in the case of European parliamentary assistants. “You are accused for years, and then the day you are acquitted, they tell you: ‘it’s because there is no proof’. Of course, there is no proof! “reaffirmed the mayor of Pau, once again proclaiming his innocence on this matter.
Of the 11 defendants tried in this case which concerns suspicion of embezzlement of European funds, eight were convicted, three were acquitted, including François Bayrou. The two parties, the MoDem and the UDF, were condemned as legal persons.
