Editorial: Le Monde

• Six weeks after the legislative elections, France still has no government.
• Possible prime ministerial candidates exist, but their programs have not been advanced.
• Persistent inactivity has severe consequences, such as major decisions being made by a government without democratic legitimacy.
• The logic of requiring a prime minister who is not subordinate to the president is at odds with Macron's intention to maintain control.
• President Macron is reluctant to leave the 'golden age' of the Olympic Games.
• Both Macron and a part of the left are in a state of denial about the legislative elections and the consequences.

Conclusion: The current political situation is extremely complex and urgently needs to break out of the denial in order to allow the development of concrete future government projects.

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