Victors in French Election Accuse Macron of ‘non-democratic coup’
President Macron is encountering criticism from left-wing leaders due to his decision not to appoint their candidate for prime minister. Read Full Article at RT.com
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The refusal of President Emmanuel Macron to nominate a new prime minister from the left-green alliance, which secured the most seats in the National Assembly, has drawn criticism from France’s left-wing New Popular Front (NPF). This came in the wake of the July elections, where the NPF emerged as the largest faction but lacked the majority necessary to govern independently, prompting Macron to engage in discussions to select a new prime minister and establish a government.
The NPF put forward Lucie Castets, a 37-year-old economist and financial affairs director at Paris City Hall, as its candidate for prime minister. The alliance consists of various left-wing parties, including France Unbowed (LFI), the Socialist Party, the Greens, the Communist Party, and several smaller groups.
In response to the nomination, Macron dismissed Castets's candidacy, asserting that “my responsibility is that the country is not blocked or weakened.” He further expressed concerns that a left-wing government could jeopardize “institutional stability.”
The LFI characterized Macron’s decision as an “anti-democratic coup,” with its leader, Jean-Luc Melenchon, urging for a “rapid and firm response.” Marine Tondelier, the secretary-general of the Greens, criticized Macron's choice as indicative of “dangerous democratic irresponsibility,” insisting that he was disregarding the election's outcome.
Mathilde Panot, the leader of the LFI’s parliamentary group, condemned the situation as a “monopolization of power by one man” and called for impeachment proceedings against Macron if he continues to refuse acknowledgment of the election results.
The NPF was established specifically for the parliamentary elections, largely aimed at preventing Marine Le Pen’s National Rally from gaining power. This strategy succeeded, as the alliance won 188 seats in parliament, surpassing Macron’s centrist alliance, which holds 161 seats, and the National Rally with 142 seats.
Lucas Dupont contributed to this report for TROIB News
The NPF put forward Lucie Castets, a 37-year-old economist and financial affairs director at Paris City Hall, as its candidate for prime minister. The alliance consists of various left-wing parties, including France Unbowed (LFI), the Socialist Party, the Greens, the Communist Party, and several smaller groups.
In response to the nomination, Macron dismissed Castets's candidacy, asserting that “my responsibility is that the country is not blocked or weakened.” He further expressed concerns that a left-wing government could jeopardize “institutional stability.”
The LFI characterized Macron’s decision as an “anti-democratic coup,” with its leader, Jean-Luc Melenchon, urging for a “rapid and firm response.” Marine Tondelier, the secretary-general of the Greens, criticized Macron's choice as indicative of “dangerous democratic irresponsibility,” insisting that he was disregarding the election's outcome.
Mathilde Panot, the leader of the LFI’s parliamentary group, condemned the situation as a “monopolization of power by one man” and called for impeachment proceedings against Macron if he continues to refuse acknowledgment of the election results.
The NPF was established specifically for the parliamentary elections, largely aimed at preventing Marine Le Pen’s National Rally from gaining power. This strategy succeeded, as the alliance won 188 seats in parliament, surpassing Macron’s centrist alliance, which holds 161 seats, and the National Rally with 142 seats.
Lucas Dupont contributed to this report for TROIB News
