Discover the latest political buzz as Lucie Castets, the Nouveau Front Populaire (NFP) candidate for prime minister, gears up to meet with President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace. Castets, a non-elected official but a significant figure in financial affairs in Paris City Hall, will represent left-wing parties in discussions with Macron, advocating for swift measures. The meeting signifies the start of Macron’s consultations with party leaders to appoint a new prime minister after Gabriel Attal’s resignation.
Left hopes for more collaborative working method
While some skepticism exists regarding Macron’s responsiveness to left-wing voices, Castets remains optimistic, emphasizing unity and readiness to work together. The left has proposed a collaborative approach by organizing regular meetings and suggesting shared parliamentary agendas. Socialists have also begun informal talks with the left wing of the presidential camp, hinting at potential alliances.