"If Bayrou falls France will get its fifth prime minister in 21 months, and certainly you have to go a long way back before you come to so many prime ministers in such a short time - I think you've probably have to go back to the 1950s and before that to the 1930s. You can hear more from John and The Local team on the latest Talking France podcast. Find it on Spotify or Apple, download it here or listen on the link below."
"France has had its share of turbulent times in history, and the modern era - while involving fewer guillotines and self-declared emperors - is not lacking in political turmoil. But whenever a moment of high drama strikes, you can be sure that someone will be asking; Is France ungovernable? Are the French simply ungovernable? Sometimes politicians get in on the act - Charles de Gaulle famously said, 'How can anyone govern a country with 258 varieties of cheese',"
France combines a long history of turbulence with modern political turmoil, including mass movements and recurring strikes. Political leaders and commentators often label the country ungovernable, using memorable quips about national character and variety of cheese. Recent years have seen yellow vest protests and multiple pension strikes, while a deadlocked parliament since 2022 has increased instability. The parliamentary split has led to rapid turnover of prime ministers and makes durable governments difficult to sustain. Experts warn that further elections would likely reshuffle parties but may not resolve the underlying fragmentation and governance challenges.
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