French PM joins other ministers in slamming EU&US trade deal as ‘sombre day for Europe’

French Prime Minister François Bayrou on Monday joined a growing number of cabinet ministers in criticising the trade deal struck between EU chief Ursula von der Leyen and US President Donald Trump over the weekend. “It’s a sombre day for Europe,” Bayrou said.

Jul 28, 2025 - 21:06
French PM joins other ministers in slamming EU&US trade deal as ‘sombre day for Europe’
French Prime Minister François Bayrou on Monday joined a growing number of cabinet ministers in criticising the trade deal struck between EU chief Ursula von der Leyen and US President Donald Trump over the weekend. “It’s a sombre day for Europe,” Bayrou said.