Macron’s Pick for PM Makes Sense for a President ‘Deeply Weakened and No Longer in Control’

French politics were brought to a boiling point in recent weeks after President Macron delayed the appointment of a new prime minister for two months after July’s snap elections – where his party suffered humiliating setbacks. This week, over 80 lawmakers signed a resolution demanding Macron’s resignation, prompting him to finally make up his mind.