'Macron, more than any of his predecessors, faces the challenge of not handing the keys of the Elysée to the far right'
- Posted on September 23, 2026
- By Le Monde
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In brief
French President Macron confronts an unprecedented political crisis as his administration weakens, mirroring patterns that have historically plagued his predecessors. However, the current landscape presents a distinctive threat: the far-right Rassemblement National exploits national discontent with unprecedented electoral momentum. Unlike previous transitions, this moment carries substantial risk of right-wing consolidation at the Élysée, fundamentally reshaping France's political trajectory and European implications.
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'Macron, more than any of his predecessors, faces the challenge of not handing the keys of the Elysée to the far right'
COLUMN. All outgoing French presidents have experienced a phase of weakening that, each time, led the country to seriously doubt itself. Yet never before has the Rassemblement National been in such a favorable position to capitalize on the malaise, observes Le Monde columnist Françoise Fressoz.
