France, the end of glory.

One more Prime Minister, Mister Sébastien Lecornu, has little chance of changing the political or economic environment. He is one of Macron’s closest allies, and one of the few that remain. The same president who, for the last eight years, has done everything wrong. As a result, he is already aligned with the image of a man who supports Macron’s terrible leadership and the failure.

Another political problem, this time involving a president who is disconnected from reality. The most despised President of the Fifth Republic. But he promised to stay till the conclusion of his mandate. He even stated that he will run for president in 2035. Does he really think the French people will want to reelect him for another five years of destruction? Mister Macon often appears to be living in an alternate realm.

Sébastien Lecornu succeeded François Bayrou, a veteran French politician. Bayrou, 74, served only nine months in office. The French people are exhausted and angry. Many people believe that an outbreak of violence is imminent. Rage is underneath. I speak with French folks, and they all share the same emotion. They’ve had enough of Macron, and almost everyone agrees that something must happen. If not, the worst-case scenario is that May 1968 will look like a walk in the countryside.

The rapid deterioration and eventual demise of France as a developed nation can be attributed to President Macron. Many of the millions of impoverished French citizens do not eat three meals a day. Mister Macron hosts extravagant banquets in his palace during this time. This can hasten the sense that something needs to be done. Additionally, the people who would have been targeted under the plan to save €44 billion are individuals who had little to nothing. Does Mister Macron appear to be suffering from dementia?

Without action, the national debt, which currently stands at 114% of GDP, will undoubtedly lead to “domination by creditors” in addition to foreign powers, Bayrou said. The problem is that throughout the past few decades, Mister Bayrou has voted all the budgets himself. He is the pyromaniac who screams fire.

All of Bayrou’s adversaries were brought together by his conceit. He was defeated 364 to 194 by Marine Le Pen’s far right and a left-wing coalition. Bayrou had already invited allies to a farewell drink before MPs cast their ballots. It’s unbelievable.

Macron at the end of his rope.

In fewer than two years, Macron has had four prime ministers. The outcome of the parliamentary election was never respected by him. Macron believes that everyone who disagrees with him is a jerk, that he is God, and that he knows everything. This is his typical attitude and philosophy. The president does not live in the actual world; he lives in a fictional one.

A president is expected to select a suitable candidate to lead a government when appointing a prime minister. Macron has moved past it. Mister Macron never selected a prime minister based on their qualifications; instead, he picked a candidate who will stay in his shadow.  Macron narcissism has reached the level of a mental illness, maybe he needs more smacks from Brigitte.

In any case, it doesn’t matter who gets the job. Macron and his policies are seen by the French public and the opposition in Parliament as the cause of all issues, poverty, loss of power, and economic destruction. Outdated policies, I should say. Even though Macon’s group in Parliament is only the third largest, he still maintains authority. What is Sébastien Lecornu’s expected lifespan? Not that long, perhaps.

Of all the presidents, Macron has the lowest public opinion rating. People get nauseous just by hearing his name. He is sorely lacking in strength. Some people told me that the reason he is still in power is that he commands the army and the police. He remained in power because of the brutal police crackdown during the yellow vests. He is a miniature Putin, according to some, but he lacks the political acumen. However, the French are not idiots; they are aware that France is no longer a democracy.

No one is fooled by the RN’s (Rassemblement National) legal troubles. Everybody knows it’s political. Macron intends to disqualify the leading opposition candidate from the 2027 election. However, Macron’s options are becoming more limited, and further elections might give Le Pen even more authority. Le Pen is contesting her sentence after being found guilty of embezzlement and prohibited from office for five years (funny timing, isn’t it?). The French public is not stupid; they know that the President is in charge of the so-called Justice Ministry.

Le Pen is adamant that the president calls another election, even if he has ruled out doing so for the time being. Jean-Luc Mélenchon, a radical leftist, has called for a constitutional change to reduce what he refers to as a “presidential monarchy.”

Macron faces an existential threat with only 18 months remaining in his term-limited presidency and a 15% approval rating. Although Macron has denied it, there are even new calls for his resignation.

France is the only official nuclear power in the eurozone, has still the second-largest economy, and is a permanent member of the UN Security Council. Long-term instability has an impact much beyond France’s boundaries.

Europe’s position against Russia is weakened by France’s political challenges. Investors are alarmed, and the legitimacy of EU budgetary regulations is weakened.

Anger rising in the streets

With the slogan “Block Everything,” Wednesday was designated as a day of action, and 80,000 police officers deployed out by the administration. Confirming the notion that Macron maintains his hold on power because of the notoriously brutal French police force.

There have been previous large-scale revolutions in France, such as the Yellow Vests in 2018 and the pensioners in 2023. The latter, which at their height brought France to a halt, is echoed in the contemporary movement. Analysts caution that unrest may worsen if Macron continues to ignore widespread dissatisfaction.

However, the rage may be more intense this time. It involves more than one reform. Austerity, inequality, and the perception that governments continue to fall apart while nothing changes are the main topics.

The importance of the coming budget.

The figures are striking. EU regulations require that France’s deficit be reduced to less than 3% of GDP, which is currently close to 6%. Bayrou’s remedy was to impose cuts on employees and retirees. This was viewed as a red line by voters. Patience has run out after years of tax cuts for the wealthiest and corporations.

A 2% tax on fortunes over €100 million was approved by the lower house earlier this year. Less than 2,000 homes would have been impacted, yet €25 billion would have been raised yearly. However, it was defeated in the Senate by Macron’s pro-business supporters, who have a history of being cautious about deterring investment.

Bayrou persisted in making cuts that disproportionately affected the middle and working classes. The disparity between protection for millionaires and privation for millions was stark to many.

The current cycle of failure is “an absolutely distressing spectacle,” according to Gabriel Attal, a former premier who has called for the appointment of a coalition mediator, a position France’s system was not intended to require. He issues a sobering warning: No republic can continue to lose its leaders every few months without endangering itself. In the meantime, the decline of France is accelerating.

Bill Newsom., West Virginia.