What scares Europe in the Macron – Le Pen “cohabitation” phenomenon in France

The phenomenon of “cohabitation” seems to be what we will have in France if Emmanuel Macron remains president losing the parliamentary elections to Marine Le Pen, a fact that scares Europe. According to a Politico report, Brussels fears disastrous consequences for France’s prestige. At the same time, efforts to rein in the country’s high debt or boost support for Ukraine will also become more difficult if a far-right government clashes with Macron for leadership. As one of the most critical flashpoints between the president and a possible far-right government, it is the defense sector. The French president is generally considered to have exclusive powers over defense and foreign policy, areas considered the “domaine réservé” of the president. However, the reality is not so simple. Since the budget must be agreed in parliament, any new defense funds or additional French contributions to Ukraine could be blocked in the French National Assembly. There is already a strong fear in Brussels that […]
Source: News Beast

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