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"Constantinual departure of two successive prime ministers, as indicated by Anne-Charlène Bezzina, a constitutional expert"

On Monday, September 8th at 8pm, the newscast featured Anne-Charline Bezzina, an authority on constitutional matters and author of 'The Fifth Republic: A Study of a Crisis Regime', and Jerome Fourquet, author of 'French Metamorphoses' and the head of Ifop's 'Public Opinion and Corporate...

Two successive prime ministers have unexpectedly stepped down, according to Anne-Charlène Bezzina,...
Two successive prime ministers have unexpectedly stepped down, according to Anne-Charlène Bezzina, a constitutional expert.

"Constantinual departure of two successive prime ministers, as indicated by Anne-Charlène Bezzina, a constitutional expert"

In the heart of Europe, France is facing a political impasse as the country grapples with a persistent budgetary crisis and the search for a new Prime Minister.

The budgetary crisis, a long-standing issue, has been a thorn in France's side for decades. Since 1973, the nation has failed to pass a balanced budget, and interest on the debt now constitutes the state's largest budget item. This financial predicament has led to a series of political repercussions.

Recently, Michel Barnier and François Bayrou, both prominent political figures, were censured and lost the confidence of their peers over the budgetary matters. The current Prime Minister, François Bayrou, has struggled to gain the support of the deputies, further exacerbating the political crisis.

President Emmanuel Macron, who appointed Bayrou, is under pressure to make a decision regarding a new Prime Minister. However, there is no deadline for him to do so, and the exact choice remains uncertain. Macron might appoint a technocrat such as Finance Minister Éric Lombard, or he could reach out to a left-wing politician to garner support from the Socialists.

The political landscape is complex, with a new alliance being sought and a majority that does not exist. This situation is unprecedented under the Fifth Republic, adding to the sense of uncertainty.

The French people are feeling the weight of this political crisis. Anxiety and anger are the two most widespread feelings among them. The President's unpopularity, coupled with a lack of majority opposition, has led to a stalemate among opposition groups.

The Prime Minister, François Bayrou, has not resigned yet, as the National Assembly has not appointed him. However, he is expected to deposit his resignation with the President of the Republic on Tuesday, September 9.

The resignation of the Prime Minister carries constitutional consequences, as outlined in article 50. Once Bayrou resigns, it will be up to the President to acknowledge any loss of confidence.

The dissolution of the National Assembly is a possibility, but it is seen as unlikely due to expected gains by right-wing populists. There are no formalities required for the dissolution apart from the consultations that have already taken place.

Despite the President's speech on the debt, the French people have not been convinced. Opinion polls indicate a lack of faith in the government's ability to address the financial crisis.

This political crisis has left business leaders and ordinary French people feeling uneasy about the future. The uncertainty is palpable, and the nation waits with bated breath for Macron's next move.

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