French Cabinet Prepares for Legislative Elections Amid Rising Tension
Gabriel Attal, the Prime Minister of France, along with several of his ministers, will be running again in the forthcoming early legislative elections scheduled for June 30 and July 7. Attal, who was previously elected with 59.85% of the votes in the 10th constituency of Hauts-de-Seine, Vanves, made this announcement on Tuesday morning to the Renaissance deputies. He pledged to fulfill his duty and prevent the worst outcomes as the nationalist right remains the favorite in this election.
Notable ministers, such as Élisabeth Borne in the 6th constituency of Calvados, and Yaël Braun-Pivet in the 5th constituency of Yvelines, will also seek re-election. Conversely, Bruno Le Maire, the Minister of the Economy, confirmed that he will not be a candidate, citing a desire to limit the number of parliamentary terms. Other Ministers, including Marc Fesneau (Agriculture), Stanislas Guerini (Civil Service), and Roland Lescure (Industry and Energy), have also thrown their hats into the ring once again.
National Rally’s Strategic Moves
On the opposing end, Marine Le Pen of the National Rally announced her readiness to cooperate with LR candidates to form a unified front for the early legislative elections. Emphasizing the importance of defending purchasing power, economic recovery, and fighting insecurity and immigration, Le Pen shared her plans on TF1. In an effort to consolidate this majority, she also met with her niece, Marion Maréchal, and several other officials.
Le Pen ambitiously stated her goal to build a stable majority as a direct response to the voters' signal for change. She affirmed that if the National Rally triumphs in the elections, Jordan Bardella would be positioned as Prime Minister, while she would focus on her role in the National Assembly.
This electoral phase highlights a crucial moment for the French political landscape, as both the incumbents and the opposition gear up for a highly anticipated electoral showdown.
- The current ministers running for re-election have received significant public attention. Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin will be a candidate in the 10th constituency in the North, aiming to clarify the political stance amid the left's confusion. Prisca Thevenot, government spokesperson, will stand again in the 8th constituency of Hauts-de-Seine, and Fadila Khattabi, responsible for People with Disabilities, reiterated her intentions to compete in the 3rd constituency of Côte d'Or against extremities.
- Dominique Faure, Minister Delegate for Rurality, along with Guillaume Kasbarian, Minister Delegate for Housing, are seeking re-election in their respective constituencies. These elections bear significant weight as they could potentially reform the current power structure and governance strategy substantially.
