Left-Wing Party Moves to Impeach Macron

The left-wing La France Insoumise (LFI) party is initiating an impeachment process against President Emmanuel Macron, accusing him of authoritarianism and failing to fulfill his constitutional duties. The move follows Macron's rejection of their candidate, Lucie Castets, for prime minister after the inconclusive July parliamentary elections, where no coalition secured a majority. LFI has sent a draft resolution to parliamentarians for co-signatures, aiming to gather enough support to trigger the impeachment process outlined in Article 68 of the French Constitution. However, constitutional experts note that significant hurdles exist, as the approval of two-thirds of both the National Assembly and Senate is required for impeachment. LFI argues that Macron's political maneuvering undermines democracy, while Macron defends his decision by citing the need for institutional stability. The fragmented political landscape complicates the situation, with no single party holding a majority in the parliament.