Sydney Thomas.(Courtesy of Sydney Thomas/Instagram)
Sydney Thomas, also known as “Viral Ring Girl” after being thrust into the spotlight after appearing at the Jake Paul–Mike Tyson fight last month, is returning to the squared circle.
Thomas, 21, announced news of her return via two Instagram Story posts shared on Thursday, December 12.
“Back in uniform,” she wrote alongside a selfie, where she could be seen rocking her “ring girl” outfit. A second full-length post showed her attire in full, and she simply captioned it “weigh ins.”
Ever since she was instantly catapulted into fame thanks to her foray as a ring girl in the much-watched fight in November, Thomas’s career has continued to rise.
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Sydney Thomas is turning her sudden fame into some big-time Hollywood capital. Thomas, 21, who went viral as a ring girl during the Jake Paul–Mike Tyson fight, has officially signed with the sports division of Creative Artists Agency (CAA). CAA Sports represents some of the biggest names in athletics, including MLB star Shohei Ohtani, NBA […]
Earlier this month, she announced she had officially signed with the sports division of Creative Artists Agency (CAA), which notably looks after big names such as MLB star Shohei Ohtani, NBA star Devin Booker, NHL star Sidney Crosby and WNBA star Cameron Brink.
Thomas took to social media to reveal the news on December 1 via a TikTok video highlighting “the craziest week of my life.” In the clip — which included a snapshot from her meeting with CAA — she revealed in the caption that she had officially “signed.”
Sydney Thomas.(Courtesy of Sydney Thomas/Instagram)
There have also been big changes in Thomas’s personal life recently. The college student recently called it quits with her boyfriend, but clarified the split happened before she found internet fame.
“[I] had no problems with him at all — he was great,” Thomas told YouTube creator Nick Nayersina in a December 2 interview.
“I just broke up with him because I was like, ‘I just needed and want more time with myself,’” Thomas added.
In the interview, she explained she also wanted to be able to “discover who I am” and needed space to simply “be alone.”
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Since the big Paul-Tyson fight, Thomas has been taking the increased attention in her stride.
Speaking to Us Weekly following the fight, Thomas said she was “very blessed and very grateful” for all of her new fans.
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“I think what’s next for me is to continue building up my social media and continue working with [Paul’s] Most Valuable Promotions and being a ring girl,” Thomas said. “I think dialing into the ring girl and modeling aspect of my life and sharing that with my audience that I’ve now built up.”
As well as new fans, Thomas has also attracted critics but she had a message for those who underestimated her.
“Contrary to popular opinion or popular belief, I actually am smart,” Thomas said via a TikTok video posted in late November. “People get the image that a pretty blonde doesn’t have a brain. But I got a 33 on my ACT in high school and I’m finishing college a year early. So, take it as you want.”
Finding time to cook healthy meals during a busy week can be a challenge. But it’s also a crucial habit if your goal is to maintain a balanced diet. Preparing meals at home allows you to control the ingredients you use, keep portion sizes in check, and ensure your meals are packed with nutrients.
Plus, if you’re short on time, the key is to focus on quick and easy recipes that fit your lifestyle. That’s why we’ve helped you brainstorm 9 quick and healthy weeknight recipes that can help you stay on track with your weight loss goals on a weeknight.
Why Quick and Healthy Meals Are Key to Weight Loss
When you’re trying to lose weight, staying consistent with a balanced diet is everything. Making quick and healthy meals a part of your routine can help you stick to your weight loss plan. And that’s true even on the busiest of days.
And it doesn’t have to be a struggle! Simple recipes that use whole, minimally processed ingredients help you avoid the fast food drive thru or ordering takeout.
Plus, cooking at home also allows you to control sodium, and added sugars, which are often high in pre-made and restaurant meals.
How to Make Weeknight Dinners Easier
Here are some of our best tips to simplify your weeknight dinners:
Meal prep: Set aside time on the weekend to chop veggies, cook grains, or marinate proteins. This way, your meals come together faster during the week.
Use pre-prepped ingredients: Bagged coleslaw, canned beans, and rotisserie chicken are lifesavers when you’re short on time.
Opt for one-pan meals: Choose recipes that require minimal cleanup, such as sheet pan dinners or stir-fries that combine proteins, vegetables, and healthy carbs all in one.
Cook in batches: Make larger portions and refrigerate or freeze extras for later in the week. Batch cooking like this helps you always have a healthy option ready to repurpose into a quick weeknight meal.
9 Quick and Healthy Meals for the Weeknights
Chicken and Kimchi Fried Rice
A veggie-packed rice recipe is the perfect weeknight meal. It has ready-for-you ingredients like kimchi and bagged baby spinach. Pro-tip: instead of making rice from scratch, just microwave frozen brown rice to make this recipe even easier. Or make a big batch of brown rice and freeze it yourself.
This Chicken and Kimchi Fried Rice is packed with fiber. So, it’s filling yet light and perfect for meal prep—you can easily store leftovers for lunch the next day.
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Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Pasta
This spin on mac and cheese combines the comfort food we love with balanced nutrition. Swap in whole-wheat pasta and use a lower fat cheese sauce to keep things creamy but on the lighter side. The broccoli adds fiber and nutrients like vitamins C and K!
Ready in about 35 minutes, this Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Pasta is perfect for a quick dinner that feels indulgent. And it supports your health goals. Plus, it’s a great meal prep option—store portioned out servings in the fridge for a quick lunch later in your week.
If you’re craving pasta but want to keep your meal low-carb, try this Shrimp & Asparagus Zoodle Pasta. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a perfect quick meal for busy nights.
This light, satisfying recipe uses frozen shrimp, asparagus, and zucchini noodles. You can buy zucchini noodles already spiralized at the store for a meal that comes together in minutes. Want to save even more time? Use frozen asparagus instead of fresh. High in protein and low in carbs, it’s a great option for a healthy dinner.
If you’re not interested in a low carb diet, serve this meal with a whole grain roll on the side for some balance.
Caroline Thomason is a dietitian and diabetes educator combining her love of nutrition with the power of making better health easy to understand. With 12 years in the industry, she’s published in 40+ publications, a CPG consultant and advisor, a speaker, broadcast spokesperson, and recipe developer.
Brookell White, MS, RD earned her bachelors and masters at San Diego State University and completed her dietetic internship at Sodexo. She now is contracted with MyFitnessPal as a Database Curator and focuses on metabolism, obesity and weight management.
Chicken Broccoli Alfredo
This healthier Chicken Broccoli Alfredo recipe swaps traditional heavy cream sauce for a rich and creamy cashew-based sauce. Plus, you get more volume with added broccoli.
Thanks to the star ingredients of tender grilled chicken and spiralized turnips, this dish is high in protein and fiber, helping to keep you satisfied and energized. It’s a family-friendly meal that can be made in just 20 minutes.
If you’re not on a low carb diet, swap the turnips out for whole wheat or a high protein pasta option such as a chickpea pasta. You’ll get the added carbs for energy, plus a significant boost of protein and fiber, too.
These Seafood Sushi Bowls bring the flavors of sushi to your table in a healthy, deconstructed way. Made with sashimi-grade salmon and quick-cooked shrimp, and served with brown rice, it’s a filling dish that’s also lighter fare.
Top your bowl with avocado for a good balance of healthy fats and fiber to keep you feeling satiated after this meal. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a great option for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner with minimal cooking time.
These Stuffed Peppers are the perfect make-ahead meal. The peppers are filled with high-protein turkey and high-fiber brown rice. This dish will keep you satisfied for hours. The prep is simple: stuff your bell peppers, bake for 20 minutes, and you’ve got a delicious and healthy meal.
For meal prep-—just bake and store them for easy lunches or dinners all week long.
These Chicken Tandoori Naan-zzas are a fun twist on traditional pizza night! Using naan as the base, you’ll top it with tandoori-seasoned chicken, colorful vegetables, and a sprinkle of melted cheese. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe makes for an easy, high-protein meal that feels like a gourmet treat but is simple enough for any weeknight.
You can find the majority of these ingredients prepared at the store. Buy chicken already cooked and ready to chop, a jar of premade Tikka Masala sauce, and naan. Bonus points if you can find a whole wheat naan!
It’s perfect for meal prep too—just store the ingredients separately and assemble when you’re ready to eat for a fresh, healthy meal any time.
This Easy Turkey and White Bean Chili is a simple, hearty meal that’s perfect for any weeknight. Ready in about 35 minutes, this one-pot wonder uses lean ground turkey and canned white beans to create a filling, protein-rich dish that will keep you satisfied. Packed with flavor and fiber, it’s a nutritious option that’s easy to whip up and even easier to enjoy.
The best part? It’s perfect for batch cooking! Make a big pot and portion it out for quick, no-fuss lunches or dinners throughout the week. This chili also freezes beautifully, so you’ll always have a healthy meal ready whenever you need it.
Per serving: Calories: 311; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 53mg; Sodium: 483mg; Carbohydrate: 33g; Dietary Fiber: 11g; Sugar: 3g; Protein 32g
Healthier Kung Pao Chicken
This Healthier Kung Pao Chicken is a meal prep dream! It comes together quickly in about 20 minutes, making it perfect if you’re on a tight weeknight schedule. By using chicken breast and fresh green beans, you get a nutrient-dense, high-protein meal. It’s low in calories, but big on flavor.
This recipe is easy to make in large batches, and we think it tastes even better as leftovers. It reheats well, meaning you can prepare several portions in one-go and have healthy, delicious meals ready for the entire week.
Want even more healthy recipes? Check out the MyFitnessPal app for lots more ideas for wholesome, delicious dinners in a hurry.
Frequently Asked Questions About Quick and Easy Recipes
What is a good dinner idea for tonight?
Pair quick-cooking, lean protein and conveniently pre-cut veggies like a stir-fry with rotisserie chicken and chopped vegetables with microwave minute rice for a fast, healthy meal.
What’s a good Monday night meal?
A double-batch of Turkey Chili is easy to make in one pot with plenty of leftovers for the week, making it perfect for a Monday night.
What’s an easy thing to make for dinner?
One of the easiest things to make for dinner is a stir-fry. Simply sauté your favorite vegetables, add a protein like chicken, tofu, or shrimp, and toss in a pre-made stir-fry sauce. Serve it over rice or noodles, and you have a quick, healthy meal ready in under 20 minutes!
What can I make in five minutes?
Sandwiches like tuna melts or avocado toast with an egg come together in 5 minutes or less and require almost no prep or cooking.
The Bottom Line
Quick and easy recipes are key to maintaining a healthy diet and staying on track with your weight loss goals, especially when time is tight on a weeknight. By incorporating simple ingredients and making meals that are ready in 30 minutes or less, you can enjoy nutritious, delicious dinners without the hassle. Use meal prep strategies that save time like one-pot recipes or batch cooking.
Save these recipes and revisit them throughout your busy week to make home-cooked meals a convenient part of your routine.
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राष्ट्रपति मैक्रॉन ने देश को सरकार के संकट से निकालने के लिए एक साथी मध्यमार्गी और फ्रांस के सबसे अनुभवी राजनेताओं में से एक की ओर रुख किया है।
लेकिन अगर फ्रांकोइस बायरू को राजनीतिक स्पेक्ट्रम में बहुत सम्मान मिलता है, तो यह देखना मुश्किल है कि वह उन्हीं मानव-जाल से कैसे बच सकते हैं जो उनके पूर्ववर्ती मिशेल बार्नियर को गिरा दिया गया था।
एक सप्ताह पहले बार्नियर के पतन के बाद से – वाम और लोकलुभावन दक्षिणपंथियों द्वारा समर्थित अविश्वास प्रस्ताव के बाद – मैक्रॉन ने देश को चलाने के लिए एक नया अनौपचारिक गठबंधन बनाने की उम्मीद में कई नेताओं के साथ परामर्श किया है।
बार्नियर पारंपरिक दक्षिणपंथी व्यक्ति रहे हैं, मैक्रॉन की पहली प्रवृत्ति पारंपरिक वामपंथ की ओर मुड़ने की थी – और प्रयास शुरू में सोशलिस्ट पार्टी (पीएस) को कट्टर-वामपंथी फ्रांस अनबोव्ड (एलएफआई) के साथ गठबंधन से पुरस्कृत करने पर केंद्रित थे।
हालाँकि चूँकि पीएस की शर्त वामपंथी नीतियों को अपनाने की थी जिसे मैक्रॉन मंजूरी देने के लिए तैयार नहीं थे, उन्हें अपनी खोज को अपने आंतरिक दायरे तक सीमित करने के लिए मजबूर होना पड़ा।
2017 में मैक्रॉन की पहली आश्चर्यजनक चुनावी जीत से पहले बायरू राष्ट्रपति के करीबी सहयोगी रहे हैं। वास्तव में उस वर्ष एक उम्मीदवार के रूप में अलग खड़े होने और युवा व्यक्ति के पीछे रैली करने के बायरू के फैसले ने मैक्रॉन के अभियान के पीछे एक महत्वपूर्ण गतिशीलता पैदा की।
40 से अधिक वर्षों से राजनीतिक मंच पर एक प्रसिद्ध व्यक्ति, बायरू – जो 73 वर्ष के हैं – ने 2007 में इसके गठन के बाद से मोडेम पार्टी को चलाया है, जिसमें अब 36 प्रतिनिधि हैं। इससे पहले वह अन्य मध्यमार्गी अवतारों के नेता थे।
उनकी शुरुआत युद्ध के बाद की राजनीति की चिस्टियन डेमोक्रेट परंपरा में हुई थी, जो आम तौर पर समर्थन करती थी लेकिन फ्रांसीसी अधिकार के बड़े गॉलिस्ट घटक से दूरी बनाए रखती थी, जिसका नेतृत्व 1970 के दशक के अंत में जैक्स शिराक ने किया था।
बायरू, जो 20 वर्ष की आयु में शास्त्रीय भाषाओं के शिक्षक थे, ने 1993 से 1997 तक शिक्षा मंत्री के रूप में कार्य किया। लेकिन वह सरकार का उनका अंतिम सार्थक अनुभव था।
2017 में बहुत संक्षेप में वह मैक्रॉन के न्याय मंत्री थे, लेकिन पार्टी फंडिंग घोटाले में आरोप लगने के बाद उन्होंने पद छोड़ दिया।
अंततः उन्हें गलत कामों से मुक्त कर दिया गया, लेकिन उनके कई सहयोगियों को दोषी ठहराया गया। और अभियोजकों ने उसके बरी होने के खिलाफ अपील की है, जिसका अर्थ है कि उसे अभी भी अदालत में वापस लाया जा सकता है।
छह बच्चों वाले एक चौकस कैथोलिक, बायरू का राजनीतिक आधार पाइरेनियन शहर पऊ में है जहां वह 2014 से मेयर हैं। वह स्थानीय बर्नीज़ भाषा बोलते हैं और विकेंद्रीकरण में एक मजबूत विश्वास रखते हैं।
बायरू केंद्र के मानक-वाहक के रूप में तीन बार राष्ट्रपति पद के लिए दौड़ चुके हैं। 2007 में वह जीत के सबसे करीब थे, जब वह लगभग 19% वोट के साथ तीसरे स्थान पर आये थे। इसके बाद उन्होंने सोशलिस्ट उम्मीदवार सेगोलेन रॉयल के समर्थन में आकर भावी विजेता निकोलस सरकोजी को नाराज कर दिया।
जब अल्पमत सरकार के अस्तित्व का एकमात्र संभावित साधन बाईं और दाईं ओर पुल बनाना है, तो बायरू को दोनों पक्षों के साथ संतोषजनक संबंध रखने का लाभ मिलता है।
2012 में रॉयल और फिर फ्रांस्वा ओलांद के लिए उनके समर्थन ने समाजवादियों के बीच एक निश्चित विश्वास स्थापित किया है। लेकिन कर्ज़ पर उनके विचार – और इसे कम करने की आवश्यकता – उन्हें सही दिशा में मदद करते हैं।
दिलचस्प बात यह है कि लोकलुभावन अधिकार के मरीन ले पेन के साथ उनके संबंध भी सम्मानजनक हैं। अतीत में उन्होंने राष्ट्रपति पद के लिए आवश्यक प्रायोजन जुटाने में उनकी मदद की थी, यह तर्क देते हुए कि यदि सबसे लोकप्रिय पार्टी का नेता खड़ा नहीं हो सका तो यह लोकतंत्र का अपमान होगा।
इसी तरह की भावनाओं ने ले पेन के लिए समर्थन पैदा किया, जब उनकी अपनी पार्टी के फंडिंग ट्रायल (उनके खुद के समान मामला) में अभियोजक ने हाल ही में मांग की कि उन्हें सार्वजनिक कार्यालय के लिए अयोग्य घोषित किया जाए।
इसका मतलब यह हो सकता है कि बायरू लोकलुभावन अधिकार से स्वचालित निंदा से बच सकता है।
लेकिन ले पेन की राष्ट्रीय रैली ने यह भी चेतावनी दी है कि यदि नया प्रधान मंत्री “दूसरे चेहरे वाला बार्नियर” है तो वह उसे नीचे गिराने में संकोच नहीं करेगी।
फ्रांस के अनुभवी राजनीतिक टिप्पणीकार एलेन डुहामेल के अनुसार, बायरू एक स्वतंत्र विचारधारा वाले और अत्यधिक अनुभवी व्यक्ति हैं, जो – मैक्रोन के सहयोगी होने के बावजूद – उनके आधिकारिक निवास, होटल मैटिग्नन में अपनी शक्ति का प्रयोग करने में संकोच नहीं करेंगे।
डुहामेल ने कहा, “उसे आसानी से अनुशासित नहीं किया जाएगा।” “और वह नीति को वामपंथ की ओर अधिक झुका देंगे।”
फ़्रांस में सरकार का संकट – जो पांचवें गणतंत्र में सबसे गंभीर है – ने सत्ता में एक बड़े बदलाव का नेतृत्व किया है, एलिसी से हटकर प्रधान मंत्री और संसद की ओर।
संवैधानिक विशेषज्ञ क्रिस्टोफ़ बाउटिन ने कहा, “पिछली बार हमारे सामने ऐसी स्थिति (युद्ध के बाद) चौथे गणतंत्र की थी जब राष्ट्रपतियों के पास बहुत कम शक्तियाँ थीं।”
“आज फिर, सत्ता संसद में उन समूहों के पास है जो कुछ साझा नीतियों पर एक साथ आ भी सकते हैं और नहीं भी।”
बायरू का पहला काम नई सरकार का नाम तय करना होगा, जिसमें कई दिन लग सकते हैं। रचना इस बात का संकेत होगी कि क्या वह एक तरफ समाजवादियों और दूसरी तरफ बार्नियर के रूढ़िवादियों के लिए पुल बनाने में कामयाब रहे हैं।
लेकिन बहुत जल्द उन्हें बार्नियर सरकार द्वारा छोड़े गए बजट के स्थान पर एक नया 2025 बजट तैयार करना होगा; और तुरंत ही उसे वामपंथ और धुर-दक्षिणपंथ से संभावित विद्रोह का सामना करना पड़ेगा।
एक प्रकार की गैर-आक्रामकता संधि के कुछ सांसदों के विचार – जिसमें सरकार वोट के बिना कानूनों को आगे नहीं बढ़ाने का वादा करती है और सांसद निंदा प्रस्ताव पर वोट न करने का वादा करते हैं – मैक्रोन द्वारा समर्थित किया गया है, जिन्होंने यह भी कहा कि वह ऐसा नहीं चाहते थे 2027 में अपना कार्यकाल समाप्त होने से पहले विधानसभा को फिर से भंग करने के लिए।
लेकिन आलोचकों का कहना है कि ऐसा सौदा जड़ता का लाइसेंस होगा, जिसमें देश के बढ़ते कर्ज को कम करने जैसे महत्वपूर्ण मुद्दों पर कोई संभावित समझौता होने की संभावना नहीं है।
President Macron has turned to a fellow centrist, and one of France’s most experienced politicians, to extricate the country from its crisis of government.
But if François Bayrou commands plenty of respect across the political spectrum, it is hard to see how he can avoid the same man-traps that felled his predecessor Michel Barnier.
Appointed by the president as the constitution dictates, the prime minister can nonetheless only function with the support of parliament.
And as the National Assembly is crippled by the same three-bloc impasse as it has been since July – with no possible change before July 2025 – it would be a rash punter who predicted for Bayrou any degree of success.
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Since the fall of Barnier a week ago – after a vote of no confidence supported by left and populist right – Macron has consulted with a range of leaders in the hope of forming a new informal coalition to run the country.
Barnier having been a man of the traditional right, Macron’s first instinct was to turn to the traditional left – and efforts initially focused on prising the Socialist Party (PS) from its alliance with the hard-left France Unbowed (LFI).
However as the PS’s condition was the adoption of leftwing policies that Macron was unwilling to sanction, he was forced to limit his search to his own inner circle.
Bayrou has been a close ally of the president since before Macron’s first stunning election win in 2017. Indeed Bayrou’s decision to stand aside as a candidate that year – and rally behind the younger man – created a vital dynamic behind Macron’s campaign.
A well-known figure on the political stage for more than 40 years, Bayrou – who is 73 – has run the Modem party, which now has 36 deputies, since its formation in 2007. Before that he was the leader of other centrist incarnations.
His beginnings were in the Chistian Democrat tradition of post-war politics, which in general supported but kept a distance from the larger Gaullist component of the French right, led from the late 1970s by Jacques Chirac.
Bayrou, who was a teacher of classical languages in his 20s, served as education minister from 1993 to 1997. But that was his last meaningful experience of government.
Very briefly in 2017 he was Macron’s justice minister, but stepped down after being accused in a party funding scandal.
He was eventually cleared of wrongdoing, but many of his colleagues were convicted. And prosecutors have appealed against his acquittal, meaning he could yet be brought back to court.
An observant Catholic with six children, Bayrou’s political base is in the Pyrenean city of Pau where he has been mayor since 2014. He speaks the local Bearnese language and is a strong believer in decentralisation.
Bayrou has run for the presidency three times, as standard-bearer of the centre. He was closest to victory in 2007, when he came third with nearly 19% of the vote. He then angered the future winner Nicolas Sarkozy by coming out in support of the Socialist candidate Ségolène Royal.
When the only possible means of survival for a minority government is to build bridges on left and right, Bayrou has the advantage of having passable relations with both sides.
His backing for Royal and then François Hollande in 2012 has established a certain trust among the Socialists. But his views on debt – and the need to bring it down – help him on the right.
Interestingly his relationship with Marine Le Pen of the populist right is also respectful. In the past he has helped her collect the sponsorships needed to run for the presidency, arguing that it would be an affront to democracy if the leader of the most popular party could not stand.
Similar sentiments led to support for Le Pen, when the prosecutor in her own party funding trial (a similar case to his own) recently demanded she be declared ineligible for public office.
This may mean that Bayrou can avoid an automatic censure from the populist right.
But Le Pen’s National Rally has also warned that if the new prime minister is “Barnier with another face” it will not hesitate to bring him down.
According to France’s veteran political commentator Alain Duhamel, Bayrou is an independent-minded and highly experienced figure who – though allied to Macron – will not hesitate to exert his power at Hotel Matignon, his official residence.
“He will not be easily disciplined,” said Duhamel. “And he will tilt policy more towards the left.”
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France’s crisis of government – the most serious in the Fifth Republic – has led to a major shift in power, away from the Elysée and towards the prime minister and parliament.
“The last time we had a situation like this was the (post-war) Fourth Republic when presidents had very little power,” said constitutional expert Christophe Boutin.
“Today again, power rests with the groups in parliament who may or may not come together on certain shared policies.”
Bayrou’s first task will be to name a new government, which could take many days. The composition will be an indication of whether he has managed to build bridges to the Socialists on one side, and Barnier’s conservatives on the other.
But very quickly he will have to draw up a new 2025 budget to replace the one abandoned by the Barnier government; and immediately he will be faced with possible rebellions from the left and far-right.
The idea of some parliamentarians of a kind of non-aggression pact – in which government promises not to push through laws without a vote and MPs promise not to vote a motion of censure – has been backed by Macron, who also said he did not want to dissolve the Assembly again before the end of his term in 2027.
But critics say such a deal would be a licence for inertia, with no possible agreement likely on such important issues as bringing down the country’s spiralling debt.
