The contribution aims to investigate the evolution of majority presidentialism that characterizes the structure of the french Fifth Republic. In particular, the choices made by president Macron during his first presidential term are examined trying to highlight the elements of continuity and discontinuity with respect to the previous institutional dynamics. While intending to operate as a "jupitérien" head of state, therefore not involved in the day-to-day management of government activity, in reality Macron has not distanced himself from the regime's traditional practice at all. However, Macron obtained only a relative majority of seats in the national assembly in the legislative elections immediately following the last presidential ones that have relected him. This new scenario, rather than leading to an institutional impasse and a regime crisis, will require the president to constantly seek political compromise and ensure balanced management of parliamentary dynamics.
Il contributo mira a indagare l'evoluzione del presidenzialismo maggioritario che caratterizza la Quinta Repubblica francese. In particolare, le scelte fatte dal presidente Macron durante il suo primo mandato presidenziale vengono esaminate cercando di evidenziarne gli elementi di continuità e discontinuità rispetto alle precedenti dinamiche istituzionali. Pur intendendo operare come capo di stato "jupitérien", quindi non coinvolto nella gestione quotidiana di attività di governo, in realtà Macron non ha preso le distanze dalle tradizionali pratiche del regime. Tuttavia, Macron ha ottenuto solo una maggioranza relativa di seggi dell’assemblea nazionale alle elezioni legislative immediatamente successive alle ultime presidenziali che l'hanno rieletto. Questo nuovo scenario, piuttosto che portare a un’impasse istituzionale e a una crisi del regime, richiederà al presidente la costante ricerca di un compromesso politico in grado di garantire una gestione equilibrata delle dinamiche parlamentari.
Il presidente della Quinta repubblica alla prova del macronismo
RINO CASELLA
2023-01-01
Abstract
The contribution aims to investigate the evolution of majority presidentialism that characterizes the structure of the french Fifth Republic. In particular, the choices made by president Macron during his first presidential term are examined trying to highlight the elements of continuity and discontinuity with respect to the previous institutional dynamics. While intending to operate as a "jupitérien" head of state, therefore not involved in the day-to-day management of government activity, in reality Macron has not distanced himself from the regime's traditional practice at all. However, Macron obtained only a relative majority of seats in the national assembly in the legislative elections immediately following the last presidential ones that have relected him. This new scenario, rather than leading to an institutional impasse and a regime crisis, will require the president to constantly seek political compromise and ensure balanced management of parliamentary dynamics.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
