Political Crisis Threatens France: Stalled Government and Rising Calls for Elections

The French political arena is facing an escalating crisis as the formation of a new government stalls following the resignation of Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu. Deep parliamentary divisions and direct threats from opposition leaders signal a turbulent political future for the country.

Lecornu announced the conclusion of his mission, while President Emmanuel Macron is expected to appoint a new prime minister within 48 hours in an attempt to address the governmental vacuum. However, these efforts are met with parliamentary resistance to dissolving the National Assembly, making negotiations for a stable government increasingly difficult.

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen is stepping up pressure, vowing to bring down any government that does not call for new parliamentary elections. The leftist opposition has also intensified warnings, demanding genuine guarantees, particularly concerning the suspension of the controversial pension reform—one of the key causes of deteriorating relations between the government and the French people.

Meanwhile, the Republicans and Horizons have insisted that any backtracking on pension reform is a red line. Despite some signs of budget agreement between parties, political deadlock continues to hinder concrete solutions to the crisis.

President Macron faces growing pressure, especially after the withdrawal of support from close political allies and calls from some for him to resign "with dignity" after passing the budget bill.

A recent poll shows a majority of citizens holding Macron responsible for the crisis and in favor of his resignation, reflecting the deep public frustration over the country’s political impasse.