Macron Dismisses the Idea of a Left-Wing Government
French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed his refusal to support a government led by the left-wing New Popular Front alliance. Read Full Article at RT.com
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The French president is responsible for nominating a new prime minister following his party's defeat this July.
French President Emmanuel Macron has rejected the left-wing New Popular Front’s candidate for the role of prime minister, citing concerns over “institutional stability,” as stated in a communique from the Elysee Palace released on Monday.
The July parliamentary election resulted in the left-wing alliance gaining more seats in the National Assembly than its competitors, though not sufficient to govern independently. This outcome has prompted the president to engage in multiple discussions to appoint a new prime minister and form a government.
While it falls to Macron to confirm the new head of government, he has ruled out the possibility of the left-wing coalition taking on the prime ministerial role, resulting in a political impasse.
With his commitment to preventing any blockage or weakening of the country, Macron remarked, “My responsibility is that the country is not blocked nor weakened,” and argued that a left-wing government “would be immediately censored by all the other groups represented in the National Assembly,” asserting that “the institutional stability of our country therefore requires us not to choose this option.”
Following the July parliamentary elections, the 577 seats in the National Assembly are allocated as follows: the left-wing New Popular Front (NFP) alliance holds over 188 seats, Macron’s centrist alliance has about 161, and Marine Le Pen’s National Rally commands 142. The Republicans secured 48 seats, leaving 38 for smaller parties.
Formed in June, the NPF is a broad left-wing alliance that includes France Unbowed (LFI), the Socialist Party, the Greens, the French Communist Party, among others, representing a significant portion of France’s left wing.
The NPF has nominated 37-year-old economist Lucie Castets, currently the director of financial affairs at Paris City Hall, as its candidate for prime minister. In response to Macron’s announcement, LFI leader Jean-Luc Melenchon accused the president of creating an “exceptionally serious situation.”
Marine Tondelier, the secretary-general of the Greens, described the decision as “a disgrace” and “dangerous democratic irresponsibility,” asserting that Macron is disregarding the election results.
Additionally, LFI has called for protests urging Macron to “respect democracy” and announced intentions to introduce a motion of impeachment against the president.
Sophie Wagner contributed to this report for TROIB News
French President Emmanuel Macron has rejected the left-wing New Popular Front’s candidate for the role of prime minister, citing concerns over “institutional stability,” as stated in a communique from the Elysee Palace released on Monday.
The July parliamentary election resulted in the left-wing alliance gaining more seats in the National Assembly than its competitors, though not sufficient to govern independently. This outcome has prompted the president to engage in multiple discussions to appoint a new prime minister and form a government.
While it falls to Macron to confirm the new head of government, he has ruled out the possibility of the left-wing coalition taking on the prime ministerial role, resulting in a political impasse.
With his commitment to preventing any blockage or weakening of the country, Macron remarked, “My responsibility is that the country is not blocked nor weakened,” and argued that a left-wing government “would be immediately censored by all the other groups represented in the National Assembly,” asserting that “the institutional stability of our country therefore requires us not to choose this option.”
Following the July parliamentary elections, the 577 seats in the National Assembly are allocated as follows: the left-wing New Popular Front (NFP) alliance holds over 188 seats, Macron’s centrist alliance has about 161, and Marine Le Pen’s National Rally commands 142. The Republicans secured 48 seats, leaving 38 for smaller parties.
Formed in June, the NPF is a broad left-wing alliance that includes France Unbowed (LFI), the Socialist Party, the Greens, the French Communist Party, among others, representing a significant portion of France’s left wing.
The NPF has nominated 37-year-old economist Lucie Castets, currently the director of financial affairs at Paris City Hall, as its candidate for prime minister. In response to Macron’s announcement, LFI leader Jean-Luc Melenchon accused the president of creating an “exceptionally serious situation.”
Marine Tondelier, the secretary-general of the Greens, described the decision as “a disgrace” and “dangerous democratic irresponsibility,” asserting that Macron is disregarding the election results.
Additionally, LFI has called for protests urging Macron to “respect democracy” and announced intentions to introduce a motion of impeachment against the president.
Sophie Wagner contributed to this report for TROIB News
