Prime Minister Gabriel Attal faced a solemn moment on June 30 as the results of France’s parliamentary elections revealed a significant defeat for President Emmanuel Macron’s coalition. As the Rassemblement National (RN) looms closer to power, Attal acknowledged the challenging times ahead. Despite the setback, he emphasized the importance of preventing the far-right from gaining absolute control in the upcoming runoff. The battle for the soul of France rested in the hands of the voters, urging them to unite against extremism. The second round posed a moral obligation to safeguard the country’s future and prevent a disastrous outcome envisioned by the RN.
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Subscribers only French elections: Voters turn out in droves wanting ‘change and order’ or ‘to block’ the far right
Subscribers only French elections: Voters turn out in droves wanting ‘change and order’ or ‘to block’ the far right