Gabriel Attal, the current Prime Minister of France, announced his resignation following the second round of legislative elections. Attal stated that he would present his resignation to the President of the Republic but will continue to serve until a new government is established, which is crucial with the upcoming Olympic Games.
The recent legislative elections in France have reshaped the National Assembly's landscape. The New Popular Front (NFP) emerged as the leading force with a relative majority, securing between 172 to 192 seats. The presidential bloc, Ensemble, closely followed with 152 to 158 seats, while the National Rally (RN) and its allies garnered between 138 to 145 seats.
Despite the challenges, Gabriel Attal praised the performance of the presidential camp, which managed to retain between 135 and 143 deputies. In his speech, Attal emphasized that the presidential camp is still vibrant and resilient, standing firm against the left, which won a relative majority.
Attal, who was re-elected in the 10th constituency of Hauts-de-Seine, acknowledged that his political group does not hold a majority. He highlighted the risks of an absolute majority for either the LFI or RN and the potential disappearance of their ideas and values. However, he noted that these dangers were averted by the French electorate.
Looking ahead, Attal spoke of his commitment to 'appease, unite, and act,' regardless of his position. He emphasized the importance of questioning and re-evaluating everything to embody hope for the French people. He also pointed out that the center of gravity of power will now be in Parliament, marking the beginning of a new era for the nation.
