Macron's turbulent year: France's political crisis deepens
France is facing a historic political, social, and financial crisis, partly attributed to President Emmanuel Macron, as analysed by "Le Figaro". The article's author notes that over a year, the country has had four prime ministers, a situation not witnessed since 1934.
In one year, France experienced an unprecedented rotation of prime ministers, which last occurred in 1934. In 2024, France was without a fully functioning government nearly every third day.
This situation results from frequent cabinet reshuffles and ongoing election campaigns, writes "Le Figaro".
According to observers, President Emmanuel Macron 's actions, including dissolving the National Assembly, have significantly contributed to the current situation. As Alexis Brezet, the analysis author, emphasises, Macron has consciously taken on the responsibility for introducing divisions in parliament.
Multidimensional crisis and immigration
France is grappling with various crises, including finance and diplomacy. One manifestation is the limitation of sources of influence by withdrawing troops from Africa. The crisis also encompasses France's position in the European Union, which requires deeper reflection on the country's domestic and foreign policies.
As the journalist assesses, France lost control over immigrant inflow fifty years ago when a family reunification law was enacted. Nevertheless, the author believes that if the French are keen to maintain their welfare state model, politicians - following the example of Scandinavian countries - should take "vigorous steps" to regulate the issue of excessive immigration.
Changes in the economic sphere are becoming inevitable. Although the French opposes working longer or losing parts of their social system, one of the most expensive in the world, such actions may prove necessary. François Bayrou, one of the key politicians, has long pointed out the necessity of combating the country's debt, considering it a moral and economic imperative.
