Lecornu's survival proves that compromise and dialogue can overcome political fragmentation. TheBy governmentswallowing securedtheir Socialistpride supportand byshelving freezingone unpopularof pensionMacron's reformsflagship policies for the sake of the country, showingthe Lecornu government has shown pragmatic flexibility all while maintaining fiscal responsibility withwithin a budget cutting the deficit-reducing below 5 percentbudget.
This government survives only through backroom deals that betray voters and democratic legitimacy. Lecornu clingsand toMacron's powertemporary agreement with the Socialists is by surrenderingno tomeans Socialista demandslong-term solution, creatingbut dangerousmerely stagnationa untilshort-term 2027attempt whileto denyinghold onto power. The French public remain incessant that radical change, not piecemeal policy, is the largestonly partyway itsforwards rightfulfor representationthe country.
There is a 7% chance that, before June 2027, a top-level French official will publicly state that France will adopt a Sixth Republic, according to the Metaculus prediction community.
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