Macron seeks counsel from his previous presidents, Sarkozy and Hollande.
Over the past six weeks, the French political landscape has been stuck in a rut. Surprisingly, the left-wing coalition Nouveau Front Populaire emerged victorious, but no political group has managed to clinch a majority. In an attempt to break this impasse, President Emmanuel Macron is scheduled to meet with his former presidents, François Hollande and Nicolas Sarkozy, on the upcoming Monday.
According to reports from France Info and BFMTV, based on information from top-tier political advisors, Macron also intends to confer with ex-socialist prime minister Bernard Cazeneuve. Cazeneuve, who served from December 2016 to May 2017 under Hollande, may be considering reclaiming the prime ministerial post, according to reports.
Following the unexpected early parliamentary elections in France, Macron has yet to designate a new prime minister or establish a workable coalition. The political landscape remains fragmented, with no clear majority in sight.
Left-wing coalition's claim to power
In the elections, the left-wing coalition Nouveau Front Populaire came out on top, leaving Macron's liberal coalition and Le Pen's right-wing nationalist group, previously tipped to finish first, trailing behind. Regrettably, none of the factions managed to secure an outright victory.
The left-wing coalition has repeatedly asserted its willingness to assume power. However, Macron dismissed the notion of a purely coalition government, claiming that it would be promptly brought down through a vote of no confidence. Despite numerous rounds of talks between Macron and the various parties, it remains unclear how a stable government can be formed in France. These type of coalitions are scarcely encountered in the country, making government formation more challenging.
The left-wing coalition Nouveau Front Populaire approached the French Council to express their desire to form a government, given their election victory. In light of the fragmented political landscape and the difficulty in forming a stable coalition, the Council is currently exploring various options to break the impasse.
