France's interior minister issues a warning of potential violence linked to the upcoming polls.
France's Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin stated, given the intense climate in the nation, the likelihood of violent incidents surrounding the approaching new election. "Things could get super heated," Darmanin commented during the final week of the campaign before the initial round of voting on the radio station RTL.
Officials are gearing up for a "highly charged" scenario. Emmanuel Macron, who won't be seeking re-election, established the date for a new parliamentary election on June 30 and July 7 due to the significant losses of his liberal Renaissance party and the right-wing Rassemblement National's (RN) clear victory in the European elections earlier in the month. Macron's team is lagging behind both the far-right and a brand new left-wing coalition in the polls.
Macron, absent from the re-election race, requested trust from the French citizens in a "letter to the French" on Sunday. He recognized the democratic discontent within the people but argued that his camp was the last bastion for peace. At the same time, Macron confirmed that he would stay in office until his term concludes in 2027, independent of the parliamentary election's results.
The French President holds a broad scope of powers in foreign and security affairs. However, the parliament can influence significant aspects of domestic policy.
