French leftists pile pressure on Macron ahead of talks to name new PM

The President of France, Emmanuel Macron, Tomorrow, Friday, a round of consultations will begin with all the political groups of the new National Assembly and Senate, a process that will work Finally appoint a new Prime MinisterHowever the Elysée does not set a calendar or deadline for this.

“The President takes consultations with the hope that something may happen Faithful, honest communication And these consultations are useful for the country, “sources in the Elysee said this Thursday, on the eve of the first meeting, which will take place in the morning, between the president and the left-wing coalition New Popular Front ,nfp,

The order of reception will be based on the representation of the blocs in the legislature, which is why the NFP will be the first to receive the Élysée. Largest number of representatives -along with 193 other left-wing allies- in legislative elections last July, though it is far from the absolute majority of 289 seats that allows it to govern comfortably.

representatives of the NFP – which is made up of socialist Party (PS), the most radical Rebellious France (LFI), The Environmentalists and this The Communists– will attend the meeting with Lucie CastetsThe candidate they have jointly proposed to succeed the Macronist Gabriel Attal At the head of the government.

Since the elections, the left has been demanding that Macron – since in France it is the president who appoints the prime minister, although the National Assembly has the ability to overthrow him through a censure motion – appoint a leader of the executive from among his ranks and accusing him of ignoring the verdict of the elections.

“As in all parliamentary democracies, The leading coalition must be able to form and function as a government.The NFP leaders and their candidate wrote in a “Letter to the French”. “The inaction of the President of the Republic is serious and harmful”He said.

In this, he stressed that Macron refuses to name prime minister so farThe inclusion of the Olympic truce shows this desire to advance one’s own policiesWhich he described as “unfair” and authoritarian. Moreover, according to him, “it gives the impression that the vote is of no use.”

But Macron had already warned in a letter last July I didn’t think there was a real winner in the last electionAs no faction was left in a position to rule alone, parties were invited to negotiate in order to form a stable majority before a name was nominated.

Elysee sources stressed that philosophy once again today, explaining what the president is looking for in this round of talks.“That France could give itself a majority to build, not to destroy.”

“The decision to vote on July 7 leads to a change in logic and entering into a position Rather, the coalition argument”, this was also noted from the Presidency.

This is somewhat complicated, he said, because France, unlike other countries, does this “A political landscape and culture that is accustomed to the majority.”

for this reason “Can’t give date” He clarified when there would be a new Prime Minister.

Meanwhile, Current GovernmentWho submitted his resignation in mid-July. Gabriel will remain in office under Atal’s leadership.

Despite the contemplative pace set by Macron, That executive has the ability to manage current affairs onlyone who puts Political paralysis Incompatible with important issues such as preparation of the new budget for the next year.

After meeting with the NFP tomorrow, the French president will receive representatives from his own political group.

it will be monday’s turn Far-right Marine Le PenWhich is the third force of the National Assembly, thanks to the effectiveness of the cordon sanitaire, which Macron, despite the reception at the Elysée, wants to reissue for a possible government coalition.

The 46-year-old president stunned France with his unexpected move to postpone legislative elections scheduled for 2027 on June 30 and July 7. Ask voters for “clarification”After the victory of the far-right in the European elections.

But the result was met with dismay: The NFP received 193 deputies in the Assembly (lower house), followed by Macron’s coalition (166) and the far-right National Rally party (RN) and its allies (142), far from an absolute majority of 289 seats.