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How powerful is Macron?
The French President holds considerable executive power, more so than a UK Prime Minister. They can dissolve parliament, call referendums, and even bypass the National Assembly in certain situations, such as with Article 49.3, which allows a bill to pass without a vote unless a no-confidence motion succeeds.
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