• Leigh@beehaw.org
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    1 year ago

    I don’t follow French politics too closely, but from everything I’ve seen, this guy is absolutely DESPISED by the people. Is he not worried about getting voted out or something? Why does he seem to want to stick his finger in the eyes of the French citizens?

    • MerrickGreen@beehaw.org
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      1 year ago

      He’s term-limited anyway. Just hope he doesn’t pave the way for Le Pen or some other out and out fascist to take over for him.

    • Kajo [he/him] 🌈@beehaw.org
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      1 year ago

      According to the French Constitution, the President cannot serve more than 2 consecutive terms. Macron was elected in 2017 and relected in 2022 (against the far-right candidate) so he can’t be candidate in 2027.

      Before 2027, there won’t be any meaningful national election in France (European congress in 2024 and municipal elections in 2026).

      Also, Macron hasn’t the absolute majority at the French national assembly, but there are tools in the Constitution which allow the government to pass laws without a vote. And the opposition is not strong enough to dismiss the government.

      • phillaholic@beehaw.org
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        1 year ago

        tools in the Constitution which allow the government to pass laws without a vote

        That sounded terrible until I realized that’s what the Supreme Court can and just did do in the US with their completely made up Major Questions Doctrine.

    • Seathru@beehaw.org
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      1 year ago

      Is he not worried about getting voted out or something? Why does he seem to want to stick his finger in the eyes of the French citizens?

      From what little I know of french history, I would be worried about far more than just getting voted out.

    • DdCno1@beehaw.org
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      1 year ago

      The French always hate their presidents and most French presidents have had abysmal approval ratings. It’s a national sport, maybe for a reason.