After the government's resignation in France, it has become difficult for President Emmanuel Macron to appoint a new prime minister and gain support in parliament.
According to Modern.az, “The New York Times” writes that this situation could weaken Macron's political positions and even lead to his resignation.
There are three main blocs in the legislature: leftists, the center-right coalition, and the far-right, which have paralyzed the work of parliament. The newspaper notes that a new government will also not change the current situation. Legally, Macron can appoint anyone to the post of prime minister, but political reality forces him to choose a figure whom parliament can support at least until the budget is adopted.
According to experts, there are several scenarios regarding Macron's future. One of these is the dissolution of the National Assembly and early elections, but this step could lead to the center-right coalition losing more seats.
The newspaper considers the possibility of the president's resignation a more radical, but possible, option. Such a case has occurred only once in the history of the Fifth Republic. Thus, in 1969, Charles de Gaulle resigned after a defeat in a referendum.
According to “Le Figaro” surveys, currently only 15% of voters trust Macron. This further complicates the situation.
It should be noted that the crisis began with a vote of no confidence in the government. Prime Minister François Bayrou had proposed in his 2026 budget draft, with the aim of saving 44 billion euros, an increase in taxes, a reduction in pensions and social payments, as well as the abolition of two public holidays: Easter Monday and May 8 – Victory in Europe Day. This provoked strong protests in parliament.
The Élysée Palace announced that Macron will appoint a new prime minister in the coming days.
Elnur Əmirov
