Macron’s Authority Crumbles Amidst Government Collapse and Mounting Calls for Resignation

French President Emmanuel Macron is facing an unprecedented political crisis, with his authority severely challenged as his latest government collapsed and former key allies publicly distanced themselves. The turmoil has intensified calls for his resignation or immediate presidential elections, pushing France into deeper uncertainty.

The crisis reached a new peak on Monday with the abrupt resignation of Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, Macron’s fourth premier since the controversial dissolution of parliament in June 2024. This latest government, formed just Sunday night, lasted less than 14 hours after a conservative heavyweight withdrew support, plunging Macron’s administration into disarray.

Further exacerbating Macron’s isolation, two of his former prime ministers, Édouard Philippe and Gabriel Attal, made damning public statements on Monday and Tuesday. Attal, previously a loyal lieutenant, expressed on TF1, “Like many French people, I no longer understand the president’s decisions.” Philippe, Macron’s first prime minister, went further, suggesting Macron should call early presidential elections and step down after the 2026 budget is adopted, stating, “Another 18 months would be far too long and would harm France.”

With record-low approval ratings, Macron’s next move remains unclear. Rivals are pushing for several options: his resignation, new presidential elections, or a “cohabitation” with a prime minister from outside his political camp, favored by the left-wing New Popular Front. Meanwhile, the far-right National Rally, currently leading in polls, is advocating for snap legislative elections, believing new polls could work in their favor to secure a majority.

As political deadlock grips the nation, many French citizens express profound disillusionment. The rapid succession of government collapses and the public fracturing of Macron’s former allies underscore a pervasive sentiment that France’s Fifth Republic is in critical condition, desperately needing a new direction.

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