French Political Crisis Escalates: Macron’s Allies Urge Early Elections After PM Resignation

France’s political landscape is in turmoil after the resignation of Sébastien Lecornu, the third prime minister in a year, on Monday. The move has intensified pressure on President Emmanuel Macron, with even his close allies now openly questioning his leadership and calling for drastic measures to resolve the ongoing crisis.

Édouard Philippe, Macron’s first prime minister and leader of the centrist Horizons party, has publicly suggested that Macron should appoint a new prime minister to secure a budget, then swiftly call early presidential elections. While not advocating for an immediate, abrupt resignation, Philippe’s comments underscore the severity of the situation, indicating a significant shift in support among Macron’s own camp.

The crisis deepened following Lecornu’s failed attempt to form a government. Macron has tasked him with formulating a last-ditch plan for stability by the end of Wednesday, though his entourage has indicated the president would “take responsibility” should these talks fail, without specifying what that entails. Adding to the dissent, Gabriel Attal, former prime minister and leader of Macron’s Renaissance party, stated on national television Monday night that he “no longer understands the decisions made by the president of the republic,” advocating for a sharing of power with other parties.

This internal criticism marks a significant escalation, as previous calls for Macron’s resignation largely originated from opposition parties. The president’s centrist bloc lost its parliamentary majority following a snap election prompted by a defeat in last year’s European Parliament vote, setting the stage for the current instability that now threatens his presidency.

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