Editorial: Emmanuel Macron’s refusal to accept a minority left government was a mistake. Having lost the election he needs to give ground

Emmanuel Macron’s refusal to accept a minority left government was a mistake. Having lost the election he needs to give ground

Wed 28 Aug 2024 19.30 CEST

  • 0x815English
    5·
    20 days ago

    Jacobin, a left-leaning media outlet in the U.S., says about France:

    Emmanuel Macron Is Refusing to Allow the Left to Govern — (Archived)

    Emmanuel Macron has ruled out appointing a government led by the biggest force in parliament, the left-wing New Popular Front. His refusal confirms a case long made by the Left: it’s time to get rid of the French president’s monarchical powers.

    • inlandempire@jlai.luOPEnglish
      4·
      20 days ago

      That’s a good analysis, the 5th republic and it’s constitution is completely outdated and has allowed Macron’s numerous democratic abuse