Macron smashed in Euro elections

Originally posted by pintohoo: ↑

''How can Macron have power if he does not have the numbers?

He is in the same position as Albo that he needs other parties to legislate.''

you should try reading ---------- it's kinda enlightening

The French president wields significant power and is considered one of the most powerful democratically elected leaders in the world. Here are some key powers of the French president: - Commander-in-chief of the armed forces with the sole authority to deploy nuclear weapons[1][2] - Appoints the prime minister and can dismiss them at will[1][2][3] - Chairs the Council of Ministers (cabinet) and sets the policy agenda[1][2] - Can dissolve the National Assembly (parliament) and call for new elections[1][2][3] - Can issue decrees and submit draft laws for public referendum[1][2] - Appoints judges, ambassadors, and other senior officials[1][3] - Granted emergency powers during crises to impose exceptional measures[1] The French president is described as a "republican monarch" with few checks on their authority from parliament.[3][4] Critics argue this concentrates too much power in one person and call for reforms to rebalance the institutions.[3] However, the president's strong powers are seen as enabling decisive leadership and political stability in the semi-presidential system.[4] Sources [1] Explainer: what is the role of a French president? - Connexion France https://www.connexionfrance.com/news/explainer-what-is-the-role-of-a-french-president/228491 [2] Explainer: What does a French president do? - France 24 https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20220211-explainer-what-does-a-french-president-do [3] France election: Why is France's president the most powerful in ... https://www.euronews.com/2022/04/11...e-most-powerful-in-europe-and-is-it-a-problem [4] France's Presidency Is Too Powerful to Work - Foreign Policy https://foreignpolicy.com/2017/05/0...o-powerful-to-work-emmanuel-macron-elections/ [5] What can the French president do, with or without a parliamentary ... https://www.lemonde.fr/en/les-decod...thout-a-parliamentary-majority_5982224_8.html

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Very convoluted system

France has known so-called "cohabitation" periods before, when the president is from a different political party than the parliamentary majority. In such cases, the majority party's prime minister becomes France's top domestic decision-maker.
In the last such period, from 1997-2002, President Jacques Chirac played second fiddle to Socialist Prime Minister Lionel Jospin.

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/le-pens-party-trounces-macrons-eu-vote-exit-polls-2024-06-09/