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As Macronists turn their backs on the president, left and right struggle to unite

Emmanuel Macron, 19 September 2025 AP - Yoan Valat

Paris – Political journalists from RFI's French service examine where influential figures from across the political spectrum stand, ahead of the 8 October deadline given to outgoing prime minister Sébastien Lecornu to salvage his administration, following his shock resignation on Monday after less than a month in office.

Emmanuel Macron appears to be more isolated than ever. The president of the Republic is no longer just under pressure from the opposition – he has been abandoned by the leaders within his own camp, among them two of his previous prime ministers.

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