Leaders of the left-wing party Insoumis have labeled President Macron's recent decision as an institutional coup, invoking Article 68 of the Constitution, which allows Parliament to impeach the president for failing to fulfill his duties.

In response, La France Insoumise (LFI) has threatened to initiate impeachment proceedings against Macron, asserting that he is undermining democratic principles.

The LFI has announced a demand for Macron's removal if he does not appoint Lucie Castets as Prime Minister, reflecting the party's commitment to respecting electoral outcomes.

Macron previously ruled out appointing Castets, citing her inability to gather sufficient support in the Assembly, a decision perceived as unprecedented in a parliamentary regime.

Critics argue that Macron's refusal to acknowledge the election results constitutes an abuse of power and reflects an authoritarian drift within his administration.

Supporters of Macron contend that no coalition currently holds an absolute majority, although this stance contradicts historical precedents in France.

The Nouveau Front populaire, which emerged with 193 seats in the recent elections, holds a majority in the Assembly, potentially facilitating the adoption of a motion for impeachment.

To initiate the impeachment process, LFI must persuade both the Assembly and Senate to form a 'High Court', requiring a two-thirds majority in both chambers.

If established, the High Court would have one month to decide on the impeachment, also needing a two-thirds majority for a decision.

LFI leaders assert that they will employ all constitutional means to remove Macron rather than submit to what they describe as a violation of democratic principles.

While LFI can propose a resolution independently, they prefer a collective approach that involves discussions among coalition party leaders before moving forward.

Jean-Luc Mélenchon and Mathilde Panot have specifically accused Macron of committing an 'institutional coup' by not acknowledging the results of the recent legislative elections.