France's Prime Minister Attal: right-wing populists "on the threshold of power"
"The lesson for tonight is: The Far Right is on the brink of power," said Attal. He wanted to prevent their absolute majority and instead hoped for "a National Assembly where we have enough weight to create majorities for projects and ideas with the republican forces," he emphasized.
After the first round of the advanced parliamentary elections, the Far Right of the Rassemblement National (RN) is in the lead with approximately 34 percent in the projections. The camp of President Emmanuel Macron has slipped to third place with approximately 20 percent. However, for the distribution of the 577 seats in the National Assembly, it is crucial whether and how many candidates withdraw in the second round to prevent the victory of an RN candidate.
- Gabriel Attal, a prominent figure in the French government, expressed concern about the potential right-wing populists from Rassemblement National (RN) gaining too much power in Paris, France.
- The right-wing populists are nearing a significant threshold in the French elections, aiming for an absolute majority in the National Assembly.
- Prime Minister Macron's camp is currently grappling with a reduced influence, having only secured about 20% of the votes in the first round of advanced parliamentary elections.
- Attal emphasized the importance of maintaining a "government camp" in France, which could serve as a balancing force against the potential electoral success of Rassemblement National.
- In the second round, certain candidates may choose to withdraw, potentially affecting the distribution of seats in the National Assembly and preventing an RN candidate from seizing power.
- Despite the challenges, Attal remained optimistic about the republican forces' ability to collaborate and create majorities in the National Assembly, preserving the democratic balance in France.
