Ex-French President Hollande declares ‘Macronism is finished’

Former French president François Hollande declared the end of President Emmanuel Macron’s reign, citing the far-right’s potential gains in the upcoming elections as evidence. Hollande, now running for a seat in central France, expressed the need for political realignment to counter the rise of the far right. Macron’s presidency, marked by controversial reforms and a loss of parliamentary majority, faces uncertainty with the impending elections.

Hollande’s socialist party, aligning with other left-wing parties, aims to challenge Macron’s diminishing influence. The political landscape in France is shifting, with the far-right Rassemblement National poised to capitalize on Macron’s waning popularity. Hollande stresses the need for a new approach to combat the far right’s surge in support.