French National Rally party leader Marine Le Pen (L) speaks as party President Jordan Bardella listens during an evening gathering on the final day of the European Parliament election, at the Pavillon Chesnaie du Roy in Paris, on June 9, 2024. (Julien de Rosa/AFP via Getty Images)

Macron Refuses Leftist French Government Amid Prolonged Stalemate

August 27, 2024 TruthUSA

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.

On Monday, Macron emphasized the need for “institutional stability” in France and warned that an NFP-led government would face immediate no-confidence votes from all other parties.

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.

“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) — A man walks past election posters of the Nouveau Front Populaire candidate Adel Amara on July 5, 2024. Emmanuel Dunand/AFP

La France Insoumise (France Unbowed) led by Jean-Luc Mélenchon, accused Macron of denying “the legitimacy of the popular vote” in a statement.

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.

“He cites “institutional stability” as his rationale. However, it is not his role to ensure that—it is the responsibility of Parliament. This is yet another abuse of power! And what exactly does he mean by this? Has he found another parliamentary majority willing to support him? Who or what is he referring to?” La France Insoumise questioned.

“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