Macron pledges a fresh approach in governance, dismissing the possibility of premature resignation.
Macron, aware of the French public's call for change, acknowledged the poor showing of his party in the European election. He emphasized the need for "bold and decisive actions" to combat the "instability and lawlessness" in the nation. The President highlighted a revised child policy, youth protection, and "fighting all forms of discrimination" as key priorities. He also mentioned the pursuit of "social justice" as a strong desire.
Macron expressed hope for a future government that would unite "Republicans of diverse views" who have shown courage to stand against extremism, he declared.
Prime Minister Gabriel Attal also stated he had heard the message from the European election results. The government needs to "improve its leadership in governance and seek alliances with the French and civil society," he said.
In present-day France, right-wing populists associated with Marine Le Pen are gaining traction. Following the overwhelming triumph of Le Pen's party, Rassemblement National (RN), in the European election on June 9, Macron disbanded the National Assembly and called for early elections.
A Saturday survey published by "Le Parisien" newspaper and Radio France revealed that the RN currently garners 35.5% of the votes, with the left-green electoral alliance New Popular Front following closely at 29.5%. The liberal camp of Macron falls behind with 19.5% of the votes.
Le Pen proposed Macron's resignation on Friday, stating it's the sole way to avoid a political impasse.
Though free to choose a prime minister, Macron relies on this person gaining a majority in the National Assembly. This may result in a cohabitation, where the President and the Prime Minister belong to different parties. There are concerns that the right-wing populists, the left-green electoral alliance, and the government camp may perpetually obstruct each other.
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- The election result of the Republicans in the Parliamentary election on Sunday was deemed crucial by Macron, as it will significantly impact the formation of his style of government in France.
- Following Macron's reiteration that he would not resign, the focus shifted to the upcoming European elections, where the Republicans and the Rassemblement National (RN) were poised to make a significant impact.
- Macron's style of government is expected to undergo a shift, given the changing political landscape in France, particularly the rise of populist parties in the Parliamentary election.
- The electoral alliance between the Republicans and the RN scored well in the European elections, leading to discussions about how this could impact the style of government in France during the Parliamentary election.
