France remains without a new prime minister, 50 days after the legislative elections. Emmanuel Macron has completed a first round of consultations with the parties, hosting Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella of the National Rally on August 26. Although uncertainty remains, Macron has ruled out the idea of appointing a government led by an NFP figure. A second round of consultations is expected.
Emmanuel Macron has ruled out the possibility of appointing a government led by the New Popular Front (NFP), sparking a strong reaction from the left. While France has been without a prime minister for 50 days, the President concluded a first round of consultations with the parties, including the National Rally, on August 26.
La France Insoumise (LFI) and its allies strongly denounced this decision, calling it a “denial of democracy” and a “coup de force”. Jean-Luc Mélenchon announced that a motion of impeachment would be filed if a Prime Minister other than Lucie Castets was appointed.
For its part, the French Communist Party (PCF) has refused to participate in future consultations at the Élysée, criticizing Macron’s intransigence. The environmentalists, equally indignant, have promised to continue fighting to respect the will of the voters.
Despite the pressure, Macron remains firm, citing the need to maintain institutional stability in France.
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