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EPISODE · Sep 2, 2024 · 11 MIN

How the French political impasse is undermining Macron in Europe

from Today in the EU · host Euractiv

Two months after snap elections, France remains without a coalition or prime minister-elect, despite five days of government consultations. For President Macron, the deadlock means spending vital political capital at a time when the country faces a deficit of around 5.1% of GDP. What are the reasons for the delay, and which names are in the mix for the PM job?To better understand what is happening with the turmoil in France, we are joined by our Paris based Politics and economy reporter, Théo Bourgery-Gonse.

Two months after snap elections, France remains without a coalition or prime minister-elect, despite five days of government consultations. For President Macron, the deadlock means spending vital political capital at a time when the country faces a deficit of around 5.1% of GDP. What are the reasons for the delay, and which names are in the mix for the PM job?To better understand what is happening with the turmoil in France, we are joined by our Paris based Politics and economy reporter, Théo Bourgery-Gonse.

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