
France: a constitutional crisis in the making
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French Politics and Presidential Legitimacy
This chapter explores the pattern in French politics where newly-elected presidents are quickly deemed illegitimate by their own constituents, with a focus on President Macron. It discusses the protests against him and the political system, as well as the controversy around his use of clause 49.3 to pass contentious legislation.
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