Macron in crisis – French president summons top aides for crackdown as popularity plummets
EMMANUEL Macron has summoned his top aides for crunch meetings and ordered a political shake up amid a series of gaffes as his poll ratings plummet.
By SOFIA PETKAR
Express.co.uk
Sat, Jul 29, 2017
The French president’s honeymoon is over as his ten-week old administration attempts to steer through a series of unfortunate gaffes and stumbling blocks that have damaged his reputation and called his credibility into question.
Mr Macron has been hit with disappointments, causing the French leader to summon his lieutenants and aides to the Elysee Palace.
It is believed policy mistakes and communications blunders will be placed under review as he seeks to regain his popularity.
And in a further blow an associate of his unpopular predecessor Francois Hollande said there is “chaos” at the Elysee Palace.
Speaking to Le Monde, an associate of François Hollande, said: “It’s chaos on all floors. It could almost still be us in power.”
Mr Macron has been forced to oversee chaotic scenes in Parliament this week after established parties expressed their anger at the amateurism displayed by his Republique En Marche party.
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