Speaking on BFM TV, Melenchon was fiercely critical of Macron‘s first two months in power. Macron this week called a special meeting of the both houses of parliament at which he told lawmakers he would use a referendum to get parliamentary reforms through if necessary.

„We are going down a road where he is becoming intoxicated by his omnipotence,“ said the 65 year-old who is well-known for his use of powerful language.

„He thinks he can fix all the problems by force. He is wrong.“