President Emmanuel Macron held a conference call from his office at the Elysée Palace with key figures in his government and party leaders on June 25. The discussion focused on the upcoming legislative elections and the threat posed by the far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, which had gained momentum in recent elections.
Facing challenges from both the left-wing Nouveau Front Populaire alliance and the RN, Macron found himself in a difficult position. The possibility of forming a “republican front” to block the RN’s path to power was considered, but no concrete decision was made during the call.
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Macron’s campaign strategy was to position himself as a barrier against the far-right, but with the rise of competing political forces, his influence seemed to wane. The discussion on the call reflected the dilemma of choosing between different opposition parties to prevent a far-right victory in the upcoming elections.
‘Perilous temptation’
The call highlighted the tension between supporting Macron’s coalition candidates or backing left-wing or right-wing contenders to thwart the RN. The ongoing debate underscores the critical decisions ahead of the second round of the elections.
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