In a bold and timely intervention, former French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe has expressed support for early presidential elections, citing the deepening political crisis in France. His remarks come in the wake of a turbulent political shift that saw outgoing Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resign after losing support from both allies and opposition forces.
Speaking candidly to RTL Radio on Tuesday, Philippe—once a trusted ally of President Emmanuel Macron—stated that France needed a new direction, one that can only be determined by the people through fresh presidential elections. His statement underscores the growing instability within the French political landscape and signals a potential fracture in the once-unified Macronist camp.
Adding to the mounting pressure, Jordan Bardella, head of the far-right National Rally, also voiced his backing for a major political reset. In a separate appearance on BFM TV, Bardella called for the dissolution of parliament, paving the way for new parliamentary or presidential elections to restore public confidence.
This bipartisan call for a renewed mandate reflects the urgency felt across the political spectrum—a recognition that the status quo may no longer hold the legitimacy to govern a divided nation.
