I'm surprised that those socialist MPs didn't go all out against the PM
. I mean, we're talking about a key swing group in French politics here! Anyway, let's take a look at some numbers to put this into perspective...
According to recent polls, support for Lecornu's government has been steadily declining since 2022
. Here's a rough timeline:
* Feb 2023: 52% approval rating
* May 2023: 48% approval rating
* Sept 2023: 42% approval rating
* Dec 2023: 40% approval rating
That's a decline of 12% in just 9 months
. Meanwhile, the no-confidence votes have been getting more intense:
* Jan 2024: 1st no-confidence vote ( failed to pass 54-46 )
* Mar 2024: 2nd no-confidence vote ( failed to pass 55-45 )
* Today: Lecornu invoked the constitution and pushed through the budget bill
I think it's safe to say that this move has been a game-changer for Lecornu... or is it?
According to recent polls, support for Lecornu's government has been steadily declining since 2022
* Feb 2023: 52% approval rating
* May 2023: 48% approval rating
* Sept 2023: 42% approval rating
* Dec 2023: 40% approval rating
That's a decline of 12% in just 9 months
* Jan 2024: 1st no-confidence vote ( failed to pass 54-46 )
* Mar 2024: 2nd no-confidence vote ( failed to pass 55-45 )
* Today: Lecornu invoked the constitution and pushed through the budget bill
I think it's safe to say that this move has been a game-changer for Lecornu... or is it?