French politics

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal: I will hand my resignation on Monday morning

As I sit down to write this article, the news that French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal will hand in his resignation on Monday morning is buzzing in the political sphere. Just six months into his tenure, his decision to step down seems to have caught many by surprise. Personally, I must admit that my knowledge of Attal was limited before this announcement. However, it appears that this move is more of a tradition in French politics rather than a sign of a major upheaval.

The French parliamentary elections seem to have left the political landscape in a state of flux, with no party poised to secure a substantial majority based on exit polls.… Continue reading

France’s Macron Dissolves National Assembly After Le Pen Victory in European Vote

France’s Macron Dissolves National Assembly After Le Pen Victory in European Vote

The recent news of French President Macron’s decision to dissolve the National Assembly after far-right candidate Marine Le Pen obtained a victory in the European vote is troubling. As a citizen observing from afar, this move seems like a strategic game of political chess. Macron, understanding the weariness of the French people towards governments, seems to be making a calculated decision to allow Le Pen to win this snap election, banking on the idea that she will falter before the next presidential election.

The rise of Le Pen and the far-right movement in France, and globally, is a cause for concern.… Continue reading