The Duran Podcast French PM Lecornu QUITS. Macron, ALONE & ISOLATED
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Oct 6, 2025 Breaking news unfolds as French PM Lecornu resigns, leaving Macron politically isolated. The discussion dives into Lecornu's tumultuous tenure and the cabinet disputes that led to his departure. Macron's absence during critical times raises questions about his leadership, while his previous election strategies come under fire. The hosts debate whether Macron's focus on Ukraine is costing France domestically. They also ponder Macron's dwindling options, including potential new elections and the implications for future governance.
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Macron Missing In Action
- Emmanuel Macron has largely avoided confronting France's domestic crises and political leaders while focusing on foreign posturing.
- This absence transformed economic and social problems into a deeper political crisis that he created and worsened.
Elections Backfired, Parliament Fractured
- Macron called parliamentary elections that fractured the assembly rather than producing a stable majority.
- His manoeuvres to block the National Rally created gridlock and an unstable political landscape.
Short-Lived Premiers, No Majority
- Macron repeatedly appointed prime ministers without securing parliamentary majorities to support his course.
- That strategy left France governed by short-lived premiers and intensified political instability.