The far-left La France Insoumise (LFI) party's attempt to impeach President Emmanuel Macron has officially moved forward, with the National Assembly's bureau approving the measure on September 17 by a vote of 12-10. This unprecedented step, driven by Macron's refusal to appoint LFI's preferred candidate for prime minister, Lucie Castets, is seen as a response to what the LFI describes as Macron's 'authoritarian drift.' Despite the initial approval, the impeachment is unlikely to succeed due to the requirement of a two-thirds majority in Parliament to form a High Court for such proceedings. Many view this effort as more of a political statement than a viable threat, with critics from both left and right denouncing the move as a misuse of legislative power. LFI leaders, however, are calling for demonstrations to support the impeachment effort, framing it as a necessary parliamentary response to Macron's actions. Overall, while the procedure has cleared an initial hurdle, significant obstacles remain ahead.