French Political Standoff Between National Rally and Far-Left

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
French populist leader Marine Le Pen and her National Rally party threaten a vote of no confidence if President Macron tries to install any leftist government. The deadlock in government has lasted for about a month and a half after elections. Le Pen suggests major decisions could be decided by the French people in referenda.

Key Points

  • National Rally threatens a vote of no confidence if a leftist government is installed.
  • There has been a month and a half deadlock in government following elections.
  • Le Pen suggests major decisions could be decided by the French people through referenda.

Pros

  • National Rally is standing up against what they see as an attempt to install a leftist government without proper democratic processes.
  • Le Pen suggests involving the French people directly in major decisions through referenda.

Cons

  • The deadlock in government has left France without an actual functioning government for an extended period.
  • Accusations of unnatural alliances and playing with institutions have been made against President Macron.