“Macron gave the illusion that anyone could become president”: the race for the Élysée Palace triggers a surge in candidacies

 

The end of Emmanuel Macron's presidency and the weakened state of political parties have led to a proliferation of presidential candidates. For many, this will simply be a way to feed the media machine.

An awkward silence. On their WhatsApp group, the Socialist Party MPs, usually so quick to comment on their family's tribulations, greeted with utter coldness the announcement of the presidential candidacy of the mayor of Saint-Ouen (Seine-Saint-Denis), Karim Bouamrane , on Tuesday, June 9. "No one reacted, and for good reason: it was utter nonsense," sighed a close associate of Olivier Faure. " A series of poorly articulated platitudes serving a narcissistic, unjustified candidacy… Karim is completely indulging in an ego trip."