The Monocle Daily France picks a new prime minister… or does it?
Oct 10, 2025
Simon Bouvier, Monocle's Paris bureau chief, dives into Macron's political maneuvering and the implications of his new prime minister choice. He debates whether Macron can avoid a snap election and critiques Marine Le Pen's strategy. Bruno Kaufman discusses the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize choice of Maria Corina Machado and its significance for global democracy. Nick Manese highlights the creation of Monocle's Design Directory, emphasizing features on design's cultural impact and the fascinating stories behind its unique covers.
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Rapid Turnover Strains French Government
- France faced rapid turnover with five PMs in a year, forcing urgent decisions under time pressure.
- Simon Bouvier notes Macron promised a new PM within 48 hours to stabilise government ahead of deadlines.
Reappointing A Rejected PM Is Risky
- Reappointing a rejected PM would be politically toxic and risk another failure in the National Assembly.
- Simon Bouvier says optics alone have sparked protestations within Macron's own party.
Budget Deadline Shapes PM Choice
- Macron urgently needs a PM who can hit the ground running to finalise the budget due to Parliament.
- Bouvier emphasises a fresh appointee would face a heavier workload than a returning PM already familiar with the budget.
