The PS questions the Council of State on the appointments made by the government since the dissolution

After Emmanuel Macron’s refusal to appoint Lucie Castets, the candidate proposed by the New Popular Front for Matignon, the left is fighting back. The Socialist Party appealed to the Council of State on Wednesday, July 24, expressing concern about certain regulatory acts, in particular a series of appointments, which, in its eyes, “exceed the prerogatives of the government” resigned and “the framework of current affairs”in a letter distributed by The world and of which AFP has a copy.

Following Emmanuel Macron’s refusal to appoint a new Prime Minister, I am referring the regulatory acts to the Council of State, which exceed both the prerogatives of the Government and the framework of the management of current affairs, constituting a potential abuse of power ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/WQRSQ0ZWrU

— Olivier Faure (@faureolivier) July 24, 2024

In a letter to the Vice-President of the Council of State Didier-Roland Tabuteau, the head of the PS Olivier Faure underlines that “Never to our knowledge has a government had to manage current affairs for so long”since Emmanuel Macron reported that he would not proceed with the appointment of a new government before mid-August.

Especially since this is happening “outside a parliamentary session” which would allow deputies to exercise “effective control”and at a time when the Olympic Games and summer holidays can “disturb” the functioning of institutions.

Considering that the Council of State will be required to “playing a fundamental role which, all things considered, can be compared to that assumed during the state of emergency”Olivier Faure asks if there are any means “Consequently” were mobilized “in order to ensure real-time monitoring of the decisions taken.” First Secretary warns of possible “abuse of power” from the government, and questions the institution on its “assessment in law”.