Macron Refuses Leftist French Government Amid Prolonged Stalemate
Emmanuel Macron stated that a coalition consisting of the Socialist Party, the Greens, and the Communists would not bring about ‘institutional stability.’
French President Emmanuel Macron has rejected the idea of a government led by the left-wing New Popular Front alliance (NFP), prolonging the current multi-party deadlock that has prevented the formation of a government since a snap election in June.
He announced plans to engage in new consultations with party leaders starting Tuesday, urging the left to collaborate with other political factions.
Political Uncertainty
Macron’s decision to call a snap election on June 9 resulted in a hung parliament, creating a state of political uncertainty. He has been in discussions for a new government since the election and intends to continue these efforts.
Following the snap election, no group secured a clear majority, with votes evenly divided among the NFP, Macron’s centrist En Marche party, and the right-wing National Rally.
The left-wing coalition, including La France Insoumise, the Socialist Party, the Ecologists, and the French Communist Party, emerged hastily on June 10 after the National Rally’s victory in the European Parliament elections.
“It is my responsibility to ensure that the country is neither paralyzed nor weakened. The political parties in government must not forget the exceptional circumstances under which their deputies were elected in the second round of legislative elections. This obliges us,” Macron stated.
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“The Socialist Party, the Greens, and the Communists have not yet put forward proposals to cooperate with other political forces. It is now their responsibility to do so,” he added.
‘Shocking Autocratic Abuse of Power’
A man walks past election posters of the Nouveau Front Populaire candidate Adel Amara on July 5, 2024. Emmanuel Dunand/AFP
The left-wing party declared that any attempt to propose a different candidate for prime minister than its nominee, the relatively unknown civil servant Lucie Castets, would trigger a motion of no confidence. It also called for widespread protests and Macron’s impeachment.
“This moment is too crucial to let pass without a resolute response from the French people against this alarming autocratic abuse of power,” the party stated.
La France Insoumise called for demonstrations to safeguard democracy
