Daniela Kallinich
Contributions
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A setback for Macron's electoral alliance? The French party system after the 2022 election cycle
Emmanuel Macron faces a difficult second term in office. Particularly relevant to the future day-to-day running of government, and completely unusual in recent French history, is that the Macron ensemble was unable to win an absolute majority in the parliamentary elections and will now have to rely on permanent or occasional cooperation with other parties.
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Presidential Elections After the "Turning Point"
In view of the "turning point", the omens for this April's elections in France have changed significantly. Three weeks ahead, all the polls point to a clear result: Just like five years ago, Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen will clearly prevail. And the second round of voting also seems to be heading for a similar result as in 2017: Macron's (re-)election as French president.
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Five years of Macron - good numbers, bad mood
Emmanuel Macron started out as a dynamic hopeful with a liberal profile, beyond left and right. He wanted to advance Europe, strengthen the French Republic and democracy, eliminate social deficits, reform outdated socio-political laws and make the economy (more) competitive. He won many allies, especially in the centre of the political spectrum, but also in conservative and left-leaning camps.
