Macron admits parliament move deepens French political rift
The President of France, Emmanuel Macron, admitted that his decision to dissolve the parliament increased divisions in the National Assembly. In his New Year's address, he took full responsibility for it.
In his New Year's address, French President Emmanuel Macron acknowledged that his decision to dissolve the parliament had exacerbated divisions within the National Assembly and took full responsibility for the outcome.
The president admitted that the dissolution of the parliament did not bring new solutions and has caused greater instability. However, he assessed that although the National Assembly is divided into many factions, it "represents the country in all its diversity, and thus also in its divisions."
Macron with wishes for the French
In his speech, he wished French unity and determination in the coming year, referring to the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris and the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral.
The president announced that in 2025, he would ask citizens to decide on key issues, which could mean a referendum or citizen consultations. Macron emphasized that France must remain attractive, create jobs, and implement innovations while maintaining financial discipline.
They want early elections
AFP reminds us that some in the opposition, especially the far right, represented in parliament by Marine Le Pen of the National Rally, hope Macron will not finish his term by 2027.
In mid-December, Le Pen openly stated that her party is preparing for early presidential elections, in which she intends to run for the third time.
The president dissolved the National Assembly in May after announcing the exit polls in the European Parliament elections, in which the National Rally won with a significant lead.
The parliamentary elections were won in the second round in July by the alliance of leftist parties, the New Popular Front (NFP), although they did not achieve an absolute majority. He called on all political forces to reach "good compromises." Part of the opposition, including the National Rally's Marine Le Pen, is counting on early presidential elections.
