New Faces and Historic Context in the National Assembly
Some took their first steps in the National Assembly this Tuesday, including Laurent Mazaury, elected in the 11th constituency of Yvelines. Mazaury, one of the few UDI representatives, expressed his intention to join a 'large centrist group'. The initial days at the Palais-Bourbon will be crucial in determining alliances and group formations.
On the left, various factions of the New Popular Front (NFP) will need to collaborate effectively. Dieynaba Diop, a new deputy for the 9th constituency, represents the Socialist Party, while Aurélien Rousseau of the 7th constituency is from Place publique, and Benjamin Lucas, reappointed to the 8th, represents the Environmentalists. 'The context is historical,' Lucas stated, emphasizing the responsibility to maintain unity on the left.
Presidential Camp and Key Positions
In the presidential camp, several figures from Yvelines are vying for key positions. Yaël Braun-Pivet, with two years of experience as president of the National Assembly, hopes to return to her role. Aurore Bergé, former president of the Renaissance group, could also assume a central position. The Macron camp, now a minority, will need to find partners and make compromises, potentially leading to a 'German style' coalition operation, as noted by Karl Olive of Renaissance.
The newly elected deputies, exhilarated by their success, began taking over the National Assembly on Tuesday, July 9. The Ecologists arrived early, followed by deputies from La France insoumise and later the Socialists. The NFP came first in the legislative elections with 184 deputies, followed by the presidential Renaissance party and its allies with 166 seats. The RN and its allies secured 143 seats, and the Republicans and various right-wing parties obtained 65 seats. No party holds an absolute majority.
The new National Assembly will convene on July 18 to elect the future president of the hemicycle. Yaël Braun-Pivet has already announced her candidacy for the position.
- The initial days at the Palais-Bourbon are crucial as new parliamentarians like Laurent Mazaury navigate the political landscape and form alliances.
- Dieynaba Diop, Aurélien Rousseau, and Benjamin Lucas represent different factions within the New Popular Front, highlighting the diversity and need for unity on the left.
- The presidential camp, with figures like Yaël Braun-Pivet and Aurore Bergé, must adapt to their minority status and seek coalitions to pass legislation.
- The legislative election results have led to a fragmented National Assembly, with no party holding an absolute majority, necessitating collaboration and compromise.
