The Durable Renewal of French Political Personnel: An Analysis of En Marche's Impact
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En Marche, French politics, political renewal, recomposition, Emmanuel Macron, LREM, traditional parties
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This document explores the impact of En Marche on the French political landscape, examining the recomposition of traditional parties and the emergence of a new political class. It delves into the challenges faced by Emmanuel Macron's party and its potential for durable renewal.
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[...] Spirit, pp. 41-44. Strudel S. (2017). Emmanuel Macron: a political oxymoron? The disruptive vote. [...]
[...] Or if the The European elections of 2019 allowed LREM to consolidate its lead over the Republicans and the Socialist Party, the arrival of the National Rally at the top of the ballot undermines the initial promise of the party: to hinder the progress of populism by betting that these are generated by the non-renewal of the French political class. From this point of view, the municipal elections will be an important element of response before the challenge of the 2022 presidential election. Bibliography Choffat T. (2017). The 'macronism' and the end of traditional parties? University of Lorraine, Civitas Europa, No p. 172. [...]
[...] Without going so far as to declare themselves candidates, other possibilities have been evoked in French political life, such as Jacques Delors in 1995. In addition, the attempt at synthesis has also been initiated by Nicolas Sarkozy in 2007 with the accession to high-ranking positions of figures from the left (Eric Besson, Bernard Kouchner, etc.). Consequently, Emmanuel Macron seems to have won the bet of the 'third way'1. 2. A politician with a unique political career that differs from that of his predecessors (age, background in banking, etc?) Further down the lineIn addition to this uncertain and so far unlucky political bet, Emmanuel Macron stands out from the rest of the French political class with an atypical professional and political career. [...]
[...] However, in view of its consequences on the global political organization, it must be noted that Emmanuel Macron's election as President of the Republic in 2017 has largely contributed to accelerating the dynamics in place: fragmentation of left-wing forces and explosion of the right as it had been constituted under the banner of the UMP in 2002. Further away from'being the pure renewal it claims to be, the head of state is in reality largely relying on political forces from traditional parties, as has been reproached to him on certain occasions13. [...]
[...] An increased distrust of citizens towards political life 3. A continuous decline in trust ratings over several decades The Victory The lightning of Emmanuel Macron in 2017 must indeed be placed in a more global context. From this point of view, the work carried out for several years by sociologists has highlighted a deep-seated trend of growing distrust of citizens towards public institutions and the political system in general. Thus, this crisis of legitimacy10 has led the popularity ratings of successive presidents to experience unprecedented abysses. [...]
