Macron’s Political Isolation Exposes France’s Governance Crisis and Risks to Western Stability

French President Emmanuel Macron’s political isolation has reached a new low, with two of his closest former prime ministers breaking ranks and openly criticizing his leadership. Édouard Philippe, Macron's inaugural prime minister, and Gabriel Attal, once considered a loyal protégé, have now publicly distanced themselves amid a spiraling crisis of governance that threatens not only France’s future but also Western unity. How Long Can an Unstable Regime Undermine French Sovereignty—and America’s Strategic Interests? Since Macron’s controversial decision in June 2024 to dissolve the National Assembly's lower house—an act that triggered fresh elections—the country has been engulfed in political turmoil. Opponents...