😱 In a dramatic twist that feels straight out of a political drama, Edouard Philippe – Macron's first and longest-serving prime minister (2017-2020) – urged President Macron to resign. ¡Un momento intenso! 💥
The appeal comes after Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, appointed less than a month ago, stepped down. He couldn’t pull together enough support for a coalition government, leaving Macron’s team in a bind with a hung parliament and the far right refusing to even negotiate. 😅
This crisis started when Macron called summer elections that backfired, handing more power to the far-right party led by Marine Le Pen. With Macron barred from a third term, the next big test is the 2027 presidential vote – a potential game-changer for French politics. 🎬
Philippe, who is running for president himself, suggested pushing the election forward once the budget passes. He called the current situation "a distressing political game" and said Macron should "guarantee the continuity of institutions by leaving in an orderly manner."
Now, leaders across the spectrum are staking their ground. Socialist Olivier Faure wants a left-wing government, while Republican Bruno Retailleau is open to staying in power if his party keeps enough seats. Even Le Pen hinted Macron should step down… and call new legislative polls ASAP. 🔥
Whoever becomes the next premier faces a tough job: securing support for an austerity budget amid record-high public debt. For France, the political future is anything but certain. Stay tuned, amigos – this story is far from over!
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Ex-French PM urges Macron to resign amid escalating political turmoil
cgtn.com
