Editorial: Le Monde

June 13, 2024

In 2017, Macron symbolized hope after the exhaustion of right and left-wing governments.
Seven years later, he now defends his position using dramatization as his weapon.
The resurgence of a 'popular front' on the left and the implosion of the Les Republicains party has changed the political landscape.
Macron is unable to mobilize the voters he has lost since 2017.
Macron's proposed measures, such as the debate on secularism and the banning of mobile phones for children, do not seem to promise a new momentum.
Macron has become another leader claiming to face and solve problems, but has been hit by them as well.
After years of trying to do it alone, Macron is now looking for a coalition to govern.

Conclusion: The inconsistency of Macron's politics and his lack of change have weakened his popularity and power. He is even looking for ways to collaborate with other politics, which he formerly disdained.