According to French media, President Macron will have to start thinking of survival options from Tuesday when PM Bayrou is expected to submit his resgnation.
Macron now has several options – none of which he will find particularly appealing.
He can choose a new prime minister – a name that will not be immediately shot down by one of the large parliamentary factions.
This may not be an easy feat because last year, it took Macron several weeks announcing Bayrou’s name
Meanwhile, Bayrou will likely stay on as caretaker until a new successor is appointed
Macron could also call a new parliamentary election. This would shake the current composition up but may result in an even more decisive victory for the Marine Le Pen’s far right National Rally (FN)
Macron also has the option of calling a presidential election – in which he would not be able to run, as his second term is due to end in 2027.
Some parliamentary groups have been calling for him to take this route, but he has repeatedly ruled out stepping down.
