Macron under pressure: Can a new government break the deadlock?

Macron under pressure: Can a new government break the deadlock?

After the dramatic fall of the French government under Prime Minister Michel Barnier, President Emmanuel Macron is faced with a difficult political situation. Barnier's resignation came after a vote of no confidence in the National Assembly due to disputes over budget savings in difficult economic times. Macron addressed the nation in a televised address to explain the situation and increase pressure on political forces to take part in a new government. He emphasized: “The government has done its best to work despite challenging majority conditions.” tagesschau.de reported.

To form a stable government, Macron plans to invite representatives of all parties, even the Socialists, to the Élysée Palace. These talks are intended to form a “government of general interest” that includes all political forces. Special discussions with the political left are crucial as early parliamentary elections have given the left-green camp a relative majority. Nevertheless, there are tensions: the socialists show willingness to negotiate, but demand that the new prime minister comes from their ranks and does not enter into alliances with the extreme right kleinezeitung.at explained.

Macron continues to push for a government reboot as quickly as possible, while facing the reality that the emerging coalition will struggle to find a majority in parliament. Political scientists warn of a possible political deadlock resulting from the deep polarization of the political landscape in France. The challenge of creating a functioning government could turn out to be a political squaring of the circle.