Laïcité has always represented one of the core values of the French nation, to the extent that the Republican Constitution of 1958 employs the adjective "laïque" as a fundamental qualifier to describe the French Republic, alongside terms such as "democratic" and "social". Despite the concept of secularism being deeply ingrained in the French nation over the past two centuries, its defining characteristics have frequently evolved. Initially understood as the mere separation between the State and churches, it has progressively shifted toward a more proactive role, mediating dialogue between religious interests and those of the republican order. These transformations, however, have been accompanied by - and, in some cases, driven by - changes in presidential leadership, which have imparted new dimensions to this long-standing issue. This contribution aims to examine the trajectories of French-style laïcité, with a particular focus on the stance taken by Emmanuel Macron, especially following the promulgation of Law No. 1109/2021. Moreover, following the very recent motion of no confidence filed against former Prime Minister Michel Barnier and in light of the reactions from Marine Le Pen and Jean-Luc Mélenchon, France is facing months of significant political instability. In this climate, the Head of State will bear the imminent and arduous task of appointing a new Prime Minister, a decision that will have direct repercussions on both domestic and European political dynamics and, consequently, on church-state policy as well. The contribution thus aims to provide a synthesis and analysis of the ongoing political crisis and the dynamics it generates with regard to secularism and the handling of the religious factor in France, ten years after the terrorist attack on Charlie Hebdo