French Political Landscape Shifts After Legislative Elections
The recent legislative elections in France have significantly altered the political landscape, with various parties vying for influence in the National Assembly. The National Rally (RN), led by Marine Le Pen, despite facing a 'republican front,' aims to reestablish itself ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The RN, which secured 143 deputies, will make its group arrival at the Palais Bourbon, with 123 deputies expected to sit in the RN group.
Similarly, the Modem deputies will enter the Assembly later in the day, marking their presence in the new political setup. Meanwhile, Mathilde Panot has been re-elected as the president of the La France insoumise (LFI) parliamentary group.
NFP Warns Macron Amidst Political Realignments
The New Popular Front (NFP), which emerged as the leading alliance with 184 deputies, has issued a stern warning to President Emmanuel Macron. The NFP cautioned against any attempts to manipulate the institutions, particularly with the extended retention of Gabriel Attal as Prime Minister. The NFP is in the process of selecting a candidate for Prime Minister, with PS boss Olivier Faure expressing readiness to assume the role.
On the other hand, right-wing leaders advocate for a parliamentary coalition involving the presidential camp and The Republicans (LR). Édouard Philippe and Xavier Bertrand have both suggested that the future Prime Minister should come from LR ranks. Macron, who has kept a low profile since the elections, is set to attend a NATO summit in Washington.
The new National Assembly will convene on July 18 to elect its president, with Yaël Braun-Pivet, the outgoing president, already announcing her candidacy for re-election.
