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French politics is so paralyzed that the resignation of President Emmanuel Macron - an idea that was once only whispered in the corridors of power - is now being openly considered, writes Politico.
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Politico: France ‘Debating’ Macron Resignation
The possibility of French President Emmanuel Macron resigning, once dismissed as implausible, is now openly debated as the Fifth Republic, France's third-longest-lasting political regime, struggles to move past a deep political stalemate. Macron is preparing to name his fifth prime minister in less than two years, with François Bayrou expected to be ousted Monday over unpopular plans to slash the budget deficit, reports Politico. But questions r…
France Increasingly Looks Ungovernable
“French politics are so paralyzed that the resignation of President Emmanuel Macron — an idea once only whispered in the corridors of power — is now being openly debated,” Politico reports. “But while Macron’s departure would be an earthquake on the European diplomatic stage, there’s increasing doubt it would fix the gridlock stalling the Fifth Republic.” “France’s problems appear to be deeper.”
The chorus of the collapse of the Fifth Republic has been resounded to the point of desiccation. An antienne which should not lead to underestimate the gravity of the situation, a few days from the very probable fall of the Bayrou government: the total blockage and widespread distrust do indeed raise the question of the survival of the regime in the short term.
The fifth French Republic founded by Charles de Gaulle, now 67 years ago, shows what is more “non-governmental”, under conditions where an averaging political crisis is likely to throw into the air the entire political architecture of the French state – Pa policy
French Prime Minister François Bayrou risks losing a crucial confidence vote in parliament next Monday. The result could lead to the government's downfall, budget delays or even snap elections......
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