In a plot twist worthy of a French farce, President Emmanuel Macron finds himself at the receiving end of a national “Non, merci!” The romance between the French voters and Macronisme seems to be fizzling out faster than a glass of flat champagne. With the migrant crisis bubbling over and inflation rising like a poorly executed soufflé, the stage is set for a political comedy that even Molière couldn’t have penned better.

Macron’s economic reforms were supposed to be the pièce de résistance of his presidency, but alas, the dish hasn’t quite lived up to the menu description. Tax cuts and labor market tweaks were meant to spice things up, but many French citizens feel like they’ve been served a cold croissant. Unemployment rates, while improved, still leave a bitter aftertaste, and public services are as underfunded as ever.

According to Codicil 3, our political escapades are just reflections of our sequential perceptions. Well, if that’s the case, the current scene is a bit like looking at a Picasso painting after too much vin rouge. The French public is beginning to see that the glossy brochure of Macron’s France doesn’t quite match the real experience. The grand promises of a thriving, independent nation are clashing with the less glamorous reality of high living costs and stagnant wages.

Think of Brexit as the entrée that went horribly wrong, and now France is looking at the menu again, trying to decide if it should follow suit. The gap between what was promised and what’s being delivered is as wide as the Seine, and the French are not amused. The initial thrill of Macron’s promises has faded, leaving many feeling like they’ve been served yesterday’s baguette.

Codicil 3 reminds us to keep our minds open to new possibilities, even if they come with a side of humor. Maybe it’s time to stop trying to make “Macronisme” the next big thing and start working with what we’ve got. With a bit of creativity, and perhaps a glass of good Bordeaux, we might just turn this political predicament into something to laugh about. After all, the French are known for their joie de vivre, and a little humor might be just what the doctor ordered.


In the end, the French political scene is like a fine French comedy—full of twists, turns, and a few laughs along the way. As Macron faces the music, the key takeaway is that sometimes our big ideas don’t pan out as planned. But with a sense of humor and a willingness to adapt, we can navigate through even the most absurd situations. Vive la France!