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A French President will trigger Article 16 of the French Constitution (giving him exceptional powers) before 2030.
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Article 16 gives extended powers to the President to manage a serious threat to the Republic. It was last applied in 1961 during the "Putsch of the Generals" in Algeria.

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https://www.europe1.fr/politique/europe-1-vous-revele-en-cas-de-debordements-apres-les-elections-le-emmanuel-macron-pourrait-activer-larticle-16-de-la-constitution-4253523

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According to French radio, Macron is contemplating this after the July elections

Curious what the rationale of OP is, seems very implausible to me?

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