The possibility of French President Emmanuel Macron resigning, once dismissed as implausible, is now openly debated as the Fifth Republic, France’s third longest-lasting political regime, struggles to move past a deep political stalemate.
Macron is preparing to name his fifth prime minister in less than two years, with François Bayrou expected to be ousted on Monday over unpopular plans to slash the budget deficit, reports Politico.
But questions remain over whether a new nominee could push through the billions in cuts needed to avoid a debt crisis, or whether new elections would break the impasse. Many observers say neither path is likely to resolve the gridlock.
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