"Through a combination of tactical subtlety, daring and technocratic brio, Mr Macron has divided and ruled French politics since 2017. But by indulging his characteristic desire to remain in complete control of events, even after losing, he is acting against the best interests of the country he leads."—The Guardian >

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/article/2024/aug/28/the-guardian-view-on-france-ungoverned-a-humbled-president-must-learn-humility

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The Guardian view on France ungoverned: a humbled president must learn humility

Editorial: Emmanuel Macron’s refusal to accept a minority left government was a mistake. Having lost the election he needs to give ground

The Guardian
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