French President Emmanuel Macron is on the hunt for a new prime minister after his government collapsed Monday, marking the fifth leadership shakeup in under two years. The crisis erupted after center-right PM Francois Bayrou was ousted in a no-confidence vote over controversial budget cuts. 💥
What’s Next for Macron?
With parliament in chaos, Macron’s next pick faces a ‘Mission: Impossible’ task: uniting lawmakers to pass a 2025 budget. Names like Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu are floating, but opposition parties are already jockeying for power. Socialist leader Olivier Faure declared, ‘It’s our turn to govern!’ while far-right groups demand snap elections. 🗳️
Protests & Public Sentiment
Anti-government protests dubbed ‘Let’s Block Everything’ are set for Wednesday, fueled by viral social media campaigns. ‘Farewell drinks’ for Bayrou erupted nationwide, with one protester telling us: ‘Macron’s next.’ Unions plan strikes September 18, signaling more turbulence ahead. 🚧✊
Markets on Edge?
Investors shrugged off the political drama Tuesday, but all eyes are on Fitch’s Friday rating decision for France. Will Macron’s new PM stabilize the ship—or sink it? 🌊📉
