France's political turmoil: Macron's role in historic crisis
France is facing a historic political, social, and financial crisis, which was contributed to by President Emmanuel Macron, as analyzed by "Le Figaro." The article's author notes that the country had four prime ministers over the past year, a situation last seen in 1934.
Within a single year, France experienced an unprecedented rotation of prime ministers, which last happened in 1934. In 2024, almost every third day, France did not have a fully functioning government.
This situation stems from frequent cabinet reshuffles and ongoing election campaigns, writes "Le Figaro."
According to observers, President Emmanuel Macron, through his actions, including dissolving the National Assembly, has significantly contributed to the current situation. As Alexis Brezet, the article's author, emphasizes, Macron has consciously taken on the responsibility of introducing parliament divisions.
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.