Amid rising political tensions in France, Socialists’ leader Olivier Faure declared, “If nothing changes, the outcome is already known … This government will fall,” signaling an ongoing crisis in Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s administration, reports 24brussels.
Jean-Philippe Tanguy, responsible for the far-right National Rally’s economic strategy, accused Lecornu of attempting to “buy time” by postponing crucial budget announcements during a recent interview.
Union leaders, who have consistently criticized Lecornu for disregarding their demands, are mobilizing for a second general strike on Thursday. This follows a previous strike during Lecornu’s initial days in office, which aimed to disrupt operations but lacked significant traction.
The prime minister has admitted to his precarious position as the head of a minority government, as recent polls indicate he garners support from only a third of the French populace. However, Lecornu remains resolute in negotiations with the Socialists, the opposition party that is often viewed as willing to engage in dialogue.
A senior Socialist lawmaker, speaking anonymously, expressed that the party is genuinely eager to establish a consensus with Lecornu to prevent a third government collapse within a year. The center-left party has played a pivotal role in the dismissals of Lecornu’s two predecessors, primarily due to their budget proposals.
Nonetheless, the lawmaker emphasized that any prospective agreement would necessitate acceptance of some “symbolic defeats” by both Lecornu and President Emmanuel Macron, underscoring the complexities inherent in the current political landscape.
