The day after the legislative elections of June 30 and July 7, Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has outlined a comprehensive program to be implemented in the event of victory. From the Renaissance headquarters in Paris, he unveiled measures aimed at boosting the economy and supporting the middle class, while launching strong attacks against the New Popular Front and the National Rally (RN). Attal criticized the RN for its 'unpreparedness' and 'confusion,' and accused the united left of being the 'camp of compromise and dissimulation.'
One of the key measures announced was the elimination of 'notary fees' for housing purchases worth less than 250,000 euros. This move is expected to help middle-class French citizens buy their first homes, saving them up to 15,000 euros. Additionally, Attal proposed reducing employer contributions above the minimum wage to free up salary increases, aiming to gradually increase wages to 2,000 euros per month.
Attal also suggested experimenting with a '4-day work week' for employees who cannot telework, allowing them an additional day of rest. Another innovative proposal was to enable divorced parents to work more during weeks when they do not have custody of their children and less when they do. Furthermore, he announced plans to raise the ceiling of the 'Macron bonus,' allowing companies to increase the purchasing power bonus up to 10,000 euros per year without charge or tax.
In a bid to solidify the government's tax record, Attal emphasized the elimination of various taxes since 2017 and proposed enshrining a 'golden budgetary rule' in law to prevent any tax increases. He also announced the doubling of beneficiaries for social leasing on electric vehicles, offering 100,000 electric cars each year at a maximum of 100 euros per month.
On the law enforcement front, Attal declared the expulsion of delinquent foreigners and the need for 'zero impunity.' He proposed revisiting the 'minority excuse' for young delinquents to curb recidivism and announced a bill for immediate sanctions in serious cases. Meanwhile, Attal has been actively mobilizing his camp, gathering candidates for discussions and support as they prepare for the legislative elections.
- Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has been tirelessly campaigning and rallying support for the upcoming legislative elections. On Wednesday evening, he gathered candidates from his camp at the Renaissance campaign headquarters for an 'exchange' session, emphasizing the need for unity and mobilization. For those unable to attend in person, a videoconference option was provided.
- Attal's efforts come at a crucial time, as the latest Ifop poll places the Macronist camp in third position at 18%, trailing behind the New Popular Front at 28% and the National Rally at 33%. The legislative campaign follows a disappointing performance in the European elections, where the Renaissance list secured only 14.6% of the votes, falling behind the National Rally and closely followed by the Socialist Party-Place publique.
- In a notable shift, President Emmanuel Macron's face is absent from the campaign leaflets for the legislative elections, a departure from previous campaigns. This decision follows feedback from deputies and activists who reported negative reactions to Macron's image during the European elections. Instead, the campaign materials prominently feature Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, who has been entrusted with leading the legislative battle.
- Despite stepping back from the forefront of the campaign, Macron continues to make strategic appearances to support the effort. This new distribution of roles aims to strengthen the campaign's focus and address the electorate's concerns. Attal's leadership and the proposed measures reflect the government's commitment to addressing key issues and rallying support ahead of the legislative elections.
