Editorial: Le Monde

• Emmanuel Macron's obstinacy has led the country into a political blockade.
• Macron's refusal to appoint the Nouveau Front populaire's candidate as prime minister has ousted the left.
• The current standstill is mainly due to Macron's inability to clearly face up to the consequences of his defeat.
• The democratic process would have benefited from a, albeit risky, exercise of granting political alternancy.

Conclusion: The political stalemate in France is essentially due to Macron's obstinate stance and his inability to accept his defeat in the elections. It also highlights the need for democratic intervention in the appointment of governmental positions.

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