France’s Lower House of Parliament Approves Impeachment Resolution Against Macron
Sputnik International
Published: 2024-09-17
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The Bureau of the National Assembly in France has cleared the first hurdle in a bid to impeach President Emmanuel Macron. The draft resolution, proposed by the left-wing party La France Insoumise, aims to remove Macron from power following his exclusion of left-wing parties from the new government despite their victory in parliamentary elections.
The resolution’s approval by the Bureau, where the left holds a majority, sets the stage for further proceedings in the legislative commission and Senate. If passed, Macron could be forced to resign immediately. This move echoes a similar attempt against President François Hollande in 2016, highlighting the political tensions in France.
In the recent parliamentary elections, the left-wing bloc emerged as the largest group but fell short of a majority, leading to a deadlock in government formation. The upcoming decision in the Senate will determine the fate of Macron’s presidency and the country’s future leadership.