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.