24 hours is a long time for a politician to be in charge of a country. It's a long way from being in charge to being in control of the country.
But it's enough to make a difference to the lives of those who live in the shadow of the French Riviera. The French people are tired of being told what to do. They want to be able to say what they want to say without fear of reprisals from the French people. The time to act is now, and the time to do it well is now.