Macron on parliamentary elections: "Nobody won them"
Macron called on all political forces that recognize the Republican institutions, the rule of law, and a pro-European position, to engage in a dialogue to find a majority. A "union" should form, one that respects Republican values and represents a pragmatic project.
The French have decided for a "Republican Front," this must now be concretized, the President emphasized. In France, the "Republican Front" previously meant that left and right forces came together to prevent the success of right-wing populists, such as by tactically withdrawing candidates.
"In light of these principles, I will decide on the appointment of the Prime Minister," Macron wrote. Thus, he indirectly rejected the Left's proposal, which claims the right to name a candidate - without having agreed on a name yet.
Macron declared that the current government would continue to function in an interim capacity. "They have approved the development of a new political culture in France," Macron wrote. He intended to guarantee this.
The letter was first published in the regional press - at a time when Macron had already traveled to Washington for the NATO summit. Until then, he had not made any public statements about the election, in which his ruling coalition had lost its relative majority. He had called for a new election after the far-right Rassemblement National party won the European elections clearly.
- Following Macron's call, various political forces discussed the prospect of forming a union for the upcoming Parliamentary election in France, with Macron himself serving as a key figure in this alliance.
- Despite Macron's proclamation, some political parties, particularly from the Left, disputed the power to nominate a new Prime Minister for the upcoming Parliamentary election, arguing against the current administration's continued role in an interim capacity.
- Emmanuel Macron expressed his commitment to upholding the values of the "Republican Front" during the Parliamentary election by ensuring the continuation of the new political culture established through the previous government, despite the loss of his coalition's relative majority.
