Macron's political isolation deepens as allies abandon him while outgoing PM holds last-ditch talks

France Holds Its Breath Over Last-Ditch Talks for a Government Deal

Sébastien Lecornu, France’s outgoing prime minister, expressed hope on Wednesday that the country could avoid snap parliamentary elections and claw itself out of its political quagmire by forming a government and passing a budget before the end of the year. But the dizzying pace of French politics over the past week and major disagreements between France’s parties — especially over the fate of the country’s 2023 pension overhaul — made it unclea…

France's crisis takes an unexpected turn as Macron's allies defy him

The most notable criticism has come from former Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, once Macron's protégé.

Macron's allies fracture over possible outcomes of political crisis

Edouard Philippe called for the president to resign in a shock announcement, while Elisabeth Borne suggested suspending the contested 2023 pension reform, one of his key accomplishments. Last-ditch talks with the left were to be held on Wednesday.

Macron's political isolation deepens as allies abandon him while outgoing PM holds last-ditch talks

With President Emmanuel Macron expected to announce his next major move soon, uncertainty remains over how he intends to navigate France out of its growing political and economic turmoil. As the crisis deepens, confidence in his ability to deliver a decisive solution is fading, and he is increasingly losing the backing of former allies, including three of his past prime ministers. Macron’s current options include calling a snap general election …