The LFI Party Pushes to Impeach President Macron for Refusing Left-Wing Prime Minister
France’s left-wing La France Insoumise (LFI) party is spearheading a motion to remove President Emmanuel Macron from office after he declined to appoint the coalition’s candidate as prime minister. LFI, part of the New Popular Front alliance, won the recent parliamentary elections but fell short of a majority, prompting Macron to choose a new prime minister. However, his rejection of the NFP’s candidate led to calls for impeachment.
LFI’s parliamentary leader, Mathilde Panot, initiated the impeachment process by sending a draft resolution to parliamentarians. The motion cited Macron’s refusal to respect the people’s vote and protect democracy from his authoritarian tendencies. With only 72 seats in the National Assembly, LFI must gather signatures to proceed with the impeachment, as per Article 68 of the French Constitution.
Macron’s move came after a strategic election deal with the NFP to prevent right-wing National Rally from gaining power. Despite the bloc’s second-place finish, Macron retains the authority to appoint a prime minister, fueling tensions with the opposition. Stay tuned for updates on this political showdown in France!