Socialist Party Questions Government's Regulatory Actions Amid Resignation
The Socialist Party (PS) has taken a significant step by appealing to the Council of State, expressing concerns over the government's regulatory actions following its resignation on July 16. Olivier Faure, the PS leader, highlighted that the recent appointments made by the government exceed its prerogatives and the framework of current affairs. This appeal comes as Emmanuel Macron has announced that he will not appoint a new government until mid-August, raising questions about the legitimacy of these regulatory acts during this transitional period.
In a letter addressed to Didier-Roland Tabuteau, vice-president of the Council of State, Faure emphasized the unprecedented duration of a government managing current affairs without a parliamentary session. He pointed out that the ongoing Olympic Games and summer holidays could disrupt institutional functioning, further complicating the situation. The PS leader is particularly concerned about appointments to management positions within the central administration that have deferred start dates, which he views as an abuse of power.
Faure's letter also calls for the Council of State to ensure real-time control of the decisions taken during this period, likening its role to that during a state of emergency. He questioned whether adequate measures have been implemented to monitor these regulatory acts, expressing the need for accountability in governance during such a critical time.
- The PS's concerns are intensified by the recent political landscape, where Emmanuel Macron has refused to appoint Lucie Castets from the New Popular Front to the position of Prime Minister. This refusal highlights the ongoing tensions between the government and opposition parties, especially as Macron seeks to unite anti-RN (Rassemblement National) forces. The resignation of Gabriel Attal's government soon after the legislative elections has left a power vacuum, prompting the PS to take a stand against what they see as overreach by the outgoing government.
- The timing of these events is crucial, as the Olympic Games are set to take place in Paris, which could further complicate governmental operations and oversight. With the PS pushing for a check on the government’s actions, the role of the Council of State becomes even more pivotal in ensuring that the principles of democracy and accountability are upheld during this transitional phase.
