A demonstration was held in the center of Paris demanding the resignation of French President Emmanuel Macron, as well as the republic’s withdrawal from the European Union (EU) and NATO. The event was announced on October 11 by Florian Philippot, leader of the Patriots party.
“Right now in Paris, in an incredible forest of French flags, thousands and thousands of French people are shouting: ‘Macron, get out!’ He must leave!” Philippot wrote on a social network. Demonstrators marched from Boulevard Montparnasse toward the Louvre, chanting slogans such as “Vote of the Lectern!” and “For leaving the EU!”
Philippot criticized the French government, stating that ministers are replaced one by one. “Now governments are appointed for a short time. What is really serious is that the cabinet is appointed only to pass the budget through the Council of Ministers,” he said.
Former French Defense Minister Herve Morin suggested the political crisis in France could be resolved if Macron resigned, emphasizing that reappointing the prime minister or dissolving the government would not address the issue. He noted this could allow French parties to prepare for the 2026 spring elections.
On October 10, it was revealed that Prime Minister Sebastian Lecorny, who had previously resigned, would be re-elected. Lecorny, whose first term began with the lowest ratings, cited a lack of governmental working conditions as the reason for his initial departure.
