French instability to persist for foreseeable future

Significance President Emmanuel Macron is now focused on finding a new prime minister and government, and has spoken with all parties excluding the far right and far left. The government’s collapse leaves France without an approved budget for next year. Impacts Le Pen’s decision to collapse the government and increase political instability could hurt her party’s support. The collapse of the government will further undermine France’s image and influence on the international stage. Should Le Pen be barred from office, Jordan Bardella will likely replace her as NR’s candidate for the next presidential election.