France tends to increase the pressure on Lebanese politicians … This is what “Le Figaro” revealed

More than 10 years after the outbreak of the Syrian war, Lebanon can speak of its success in preserving civil peace, but it was exposed to several dangers that led to an unprecedented social collapse and a political knot that France seeks to resolve. , in the words of the French newspaper “Le Figaro”.

According to the newspaper, France, whose diplomatic initiative did not bear fruit after the port explosion, plans to increase pressure, including through sanctions, and accuse the authorities of “not helping the country in danger.”

Last Thursday, French President Emmanuel Macron stressed that he will push for a new approach and focus in the coming weeks regarding Lebanon, given that the country’s main parties have not made progress in the last seven months to solve the economic problem and political. crisis.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian accused Lebanese politicians of “not providing assistance” to his country, which faces the risk of “collapse” at a time when Lebanon is suffering an economic and social crisis without precedents.

“I would be inclined to say that Lebanese political officials are not helping a country facing risks, all of them whatever they are,” Le Drian told reporters, denouncing the failure of the political class to address the threat of “collapse” from the country.

Macron, who has visited Lebanon twice since the Beirut explosion, has so far tried in vain to push for the formation of a government willing to carry out structural reforms to lift Lebanon out of its political and social crisis, while the international group prepared aid. plan attached to some conditions, including the formation of a new government in the country.

In a related context, the newspaper considered that the fate of Syria and Lebanon continues to be closely linked to geography and history, noting that “Lebanon is one of the main reception centers for Syrian refugees, who account for almost a quarter part of its population, and constitute a heavy burden, especially in light of the current economic situation. “

The newspaper noted that “Hezbollah’s intervention in Syria and its strategic affiliation with Iran are among the most prominent components of the Lebanese crisis.”