The Constitutional Council rejects the request, made by the RN and the UDR, for the resignation of Richard Ferrand

The Constitutional Council rejected a request from far-right parties for the resignation of its president, Richard Ferrand, who opposed a constitutional referendum. Ferrand, in office since March 2025, was accused of overstepping his role by publicly opposing Marine Le Pen's initiative for constitutional revision. Alain Juppé, the Council's dean, stated that the request lacked constitutional basis and emphasized the Council's independence. He clarified that only the Council can declare a member's resignation under specific conditions. Ferrand defended his stance by explaining the legal process for constitutional amendments, contrasting it with Le Pen's historical reference to de Gaulle's use of a referendum.