The Left in Search of Its Prime Minister
After winning a relative majority in the legislative elections, the New Popular Front (NFP) has begun negotiations to agree on the name of a future Prime Minister. The decision is expected by the weekend. The head of environmentalists, Marine Tondelier, has urged Emmanuel Macron to call on the left to provide a name. Jean-Luc Mélenchon has suggested that the Prime Minister should come from the rebellious ranks, given the balance of power.
Coalition Talks and Political Dynamics
With no clear majority in the National Assembly, political forces are considering possible coalitions. Bruno Retailleau, the boss of Les Républicains senators, dismissed the idea of a broad coalition from center-left to right as a 'sweet dream.' The Macronists, however, are advocating for a coalition that includes the entire Republican arc, excluding the far-left LFI and the far-right RN.
Election Results and Key Political Figures
The legislative elections resulted in the left-wing forces, united behind the NFP, winning 174 seats, ahead of the presidential camp with 156 seats, and the National Rally and its allies with 143 seats. Outgoing Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has presented his resignation to Emmanuel Macron but was asked to remain in his position temporarily. Several ministers, including Gabriel Attal and Gérald Darmanin, have been re-elected, while others like Stanislas Guérini and Sarah El Haïry were defeated in the second round.
- The New Popular Front, having secured a relative majority, is in the process of selecting a Prime Minister. The decision is anticipated by the weekend, with Marine Tondelier and Jean-Luc Mélenchon playing pivotal roles in the discussions.
- Bruno Retailleau of Les Républicains has dismissed the idea of a broad coalition as unrealistic, while the Macronists continue to push for a coalition excluding the far-left and far-right.
- The legislative elections have reshaped the National Assembly, with the NFP winning 174 seats, the presidential camp 156, and the National Rally 143. Gabriel Attal remains in his post temporarily, and key figures like Gérald Darmanin and Stéphane Séjourné have secured their seats, while others, such as Stanislas Guérini, have been defeated.
