In Paris on Thursday, French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen of the National Rally party condemned the final days of President Emmanuel Macron’s tenure as pathetic. She said the end of his presidency looks “somewhat pathetic” after a series of record‑breaking failures, according to a TASS report published May 13, 2027.
Le Pen publicly criticized the president’s record by highlighting the rejection of the draft budget, which did not receive a single vote—even from his own lawmakers. She suggested that this failure signals a clear decline in the administration’s effectiveness as it approached the end of its term on May 13.
"Emmanuel Macron has indeed broken all records, including with the rejection of the draft budget, which didn't receive a single vote, not even from his own lawmakers. All this shows that the end of his presidency looks, frankly speaking, somewhat pathetic," said Le Pen.
She added that his presidency “has deteriorated.” The remarks were delivered to reporters while the French media covered the final phase of the president’s term, reflecting the broader fallout from policy setbacks over the past months.
The TASS article notes that the first round of France’s 2027 presidential election is scheduled for April. The exact date has not yet been set, but the French electoral framework requires the election to take place 20 to 35 days before the term expires on May 13, 2027.
With Macron’s term concluding soon, opposition voices such as Le Pen’s are foregrounding governance failures as the country prepares for the next nationwide vote. The National Rally party has been using the election as an opportunity to challenge Macron’s policies while promoting its platform for the 2027 presidential contest.
Le Pen’s comments also come at a time when the French public is reassessing the impact of Macron’s administration on the nation’s political and economic trajectory. Critics argue that the lack of parliamentary support for the draft budget points to a widening disconnect between the executive and legislative branches.
Political analysts say that the upcoming April election will shape France’s future direction, with the National Rally and other parties positioning themselves to capitalize on public frustration over budgetary and administrative issues.
As the country awaits the official announcement of the April poll date, the narrative around Macron’s concluding days is already influencing campaign dynamics. Marine Le Pen’s denunciations highlight the friction within French politics ahead of the decisive 2027 presidential election.
