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Thursday, October 17, 2024

French Politics in Turmoil After Legislative Elections

Published: 2024-07-15

France faces political uncertainty following recent legislative elections that resulted in a fragmented National Assembly.

The New Popular Front (NFP), led by Jean-Luc Mélenchon, emerged as the largest bloc but fell short of an absolute majority.

Marine Le Pen's National Rally (RN) secured a significant presence, while President Macron's alliance suffered losses.

The lack of a clear majority has sparked debates over the formation of a new government and the distribution of key parliamentary positions.

Charles de Courson, a veteran centrist deputy, has announced his candidacy for the presidency of the National Assembly, positioning himself as a non-partisan candidate.

The political landscape has shifted from a bipolar system to a tripolar one, presenting challenges for the Fifth Republic's functioning and raising questions about France's governability in the coming months.