France : Macron Faces Backlash as Thousands Sign Behind Petition for Change

Clemence Guette, the deputy speaker of the French parliament representing the left-wing Unyielding France (LFI) party, has issued a bold call to action. In a social media post, Guette revealed that a petition demanding the impeachment of President Emmanuel Macron has amassed nearly 200,000 signatures. The petition criticizes Macron for allowing the previous government to stay in power and for obstructing the implementation of new government programs following the election results. Many French citizens have expressed their dissatisfaction with Macron’s failure to appoint a prime minister in the two months since the elections, citing it as an example of his authoritarian behavior.

In response to the mounting support for the petition, LFI has formally submitted a proposal to the National Assembly to impeach President Macron. The party argues that Macron’s actions undermine his presidential duties and disrespect the will of the French people. As the political situation intensifies, the National Assembly will play a pivotal role in addressing the growing discontent with Macron’s leadership.

Meanwhile, Macron is engaged in complex negotiations to form a new government. Despite pressure to appoint LFI, the joint candidate of the leftist NFP party—which holds the most seats in the National Assembly—Macron continues to hold discussions with various political figures, including Xavier Bertrand, former Prime Minister Bernard Cazeneuve, and former presidents Nicolas Sarkozy and François Hollande. As Macron’s ruling coalition faces significant opposition, the outcome of the impeachment petition and the negotiations to form a new government will be crucial in shaping the future direction of French politics.