Former Prime Minister François Fillon believes thatEmmanuel Macron should draw the necessary conclusions from the country's political and institutional situation by leaving the Élysée Palace. In an interview with Le Figaro, he states that, if he were in the position of the head of state, he would "resign" in order not to "waste France another eighteen months," pointing to a country which he considers weakened, indebted and deeply divided.
For François Fillon, Emmanuel Macron bears a central responsibility. He criticizes him for having opposed, during the 2017 presidential election, reforms that he now considers essential, particularly regarding public finances, pensions, and competitiveness. According to the former Prime Minister, this strategy has led to a lasting political deadlock, characterized by the absence of a clear majority and an unprecedented institutional gridlock under the Fifth Republic.
A republican front deemed contrary to the democratic spirit
François Fillon also attacked the "republican front" strategy against the National Rally, which he described as a "denial of democracy." He argued that any party respecting the Constitution belongs to the republican fold, including the National Rally, and drew a clear distinction from La France Insoumise, which he accused of promoting a revolutionary agenda. In his view, the systematic call for an electoral blockade would only fuel tensions and strengthen the French people's distrust of their institutions.
Finally, the former presidential candidate believes that the only credible solution lies either in the resignation of the President of the Republic or in the dissolution of the National Assembly in order to give voters a voice. Without swift clarification, he argues that maintaining the status quo would only accelerate the democratic crisis and further push voters toward radical choices.
