Actions of Emmanuel Macron perplex Macronists, a year after the disbandment of the National Assembly
President Macron Faces Uncertainty After Marathon Interview
French President Emmanuel Macron expressed regret over the repeal of the pension reform, as a survey revealed a majority of French citizens approved of the move. During an interview on TF1, Macron expressed his feelings about the decision, stating, "A year ago, there was almost the same survey on dissolution. I made that decision, I don't feel like I was plebiscited."
The debate on June 9, 2021, marked the anniversary of the decision that diminished Macron's powers. The three-hour show was reminiscent of an electoral campaign, with the Head of State defending his record and addressing opponents' criticisms. Despite a decent audience of around 5 million people, Macron's supporters remained uncertain about the purpose of the show and the future of his second term.
With no significant announcements about the direction of his term, the promised referendums suggested by the Elysee palace were not materialized, leaving members of Macron's party confused. As the hours passed, one Macronist deputy commented on a Telegram loop, "I don't understand the meaning." Another lamented, "What did he come here for?" The ironic comment from Harold Huwart, the deputy from Eure-et-Loir, reflected the sentiment, "Tonight, everyone will have understood that Jupiter's place is on Olympus."
Reframing Ministers and Controversy
Recently, Macron has sought to regain attention by reworking his ministers during a defense council meeting on May 21, criticizing their proposals to combat Islamic infiltration. However, the Republicans in the government, including the Minister of the Interior, Bruno Retailleau, and the spokesperson, Sophie Primas, have been quick to criticize Macron, predicting the demise of Macronism while his party, Renaissance, drifts away from him.
While the specific details of the debate on June 9, 2021, and the public's perception of it remain unclear, it seems that the uncertainty surrounding President Macron's leadership continues to persist.
- The repetitive reshuffling of ministers, as seen during the defense council meeting on May 21, has sparked controversy, particularly in response to Macron's criticism of their proposed strategies to combat Islamic infiltration.
- The Minister of the Interior, Bruno Retailleau, and the spokesperson, Sophie Primas, from the Republican party, have been vocal in their criticism of Macron, claiming that Macronism is at risk while his party, Renaissance, appears to be drifting away from him.
- The public's perspective on President Macron's leadership is clouded, given the lack of clear policy or legislative announcements, even following the three-hour show on TF1 on June 9, 2021, which was reminiscent of an electoral campaign.
- Amidst the uncertainty regarding President Macron's second term, questions regarding the purpose of the marathon interview continue to arise, with Macron's supporters expressing confusion about the aftermath of the show.
- The general news landscape in France is dynamic and complex, with pressing issues such as retirement age reform, war and conflicts, migration, crime and justice, accidents, fires, and politics contributing to the ongoing debate about Macron's leadership and the future direction of his term.
