Marine Le Pen, leader of France’s National Rally (RN) party, wants an early presidential election as President Emmanuel Macron appoints his fourth prime minister of 2024. Le Pen, speaking to Le Parisien, stressed “the fragility of Emmanuel Macron” and the limited institutional tools at his disposal. The ‘Macronist’ faction in the French legislature has had no working majority since a snap election in July.
So far, Macron has maintained his intention to complete his second term, which concludes in 2027. However, Le Pen believes it is “over or almost over” for the French president, as he has “lost control everywhere.”
Le Pen, who has previously run against Macron, currently leads polls to succeed him by a significant margin. However, she is navigating potential obstacles, including an ongoing legal case concerning the alleged misappropriation of European Union (EU) funds by National Rally figures. If this lawfare effort is successful, Le Pen faces a five-year ban from national office, jeopardizing her presidential prospects.
Beyond these legal issues, Le Pen must contend with a French electoral system designed to uphold establishment party power. The system features a two-round voting process, often resulting in alliances between the far-left, center-left, and so-called center-right that thwart populist candidates.
However, dissatisfaction with the political establishment is growing. A recent poll indicates that 56 percent of French citizens support establishing a new republic, ending the Fifth Republic that began in 1958. Additionally, 75 percent expressed a negative view of Macron, reflecting citizens’ increasing frustration with the current leadership.
https://thenationalpulse.com/2024/12/18/le-pen-wants-an-early-election-to-oust-macron/
So far, Macron has maintained his intention to complete his second term, which concludes in 2027. However, Le Pen believes it is “over or almost over” for the French president, as he has “lost control everywhere.”
Le Pen, who has previously run against Macron, currently leads polls to succeed him by a significant margin. However, she is navigating potential obstacles, including an ongoing legal case concerning the alleged misappropriation of European Union (EU) funds by National Rally figures. If this lawfare effort is successful, Le Pen faces a five-year ban from national office, jeopardizing her presidential prospects.
Beyond these legal issues, Le Pen must contend with a French electoral system designed to uphold establishment party power. The system features a two-round voting process, often resulting in alliances between the far-left, center-left, and so-called center-right that thwart populist candidates.
However, dissatisfaction with the political establishment is growing. A recent poll indicates that 56 percent of French citizens support establishing a new republic, ending the Fifth Republic that began in 1958. Additionally, 75 percent expressed a negative view of Macron, reflecting citizens’ increasing frustration with the current leadership.
https://thenationalpulse.com/2024/12/18/le-pen-wants-an-early-election-to-oust-macron/
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