French far-right party on the brink of forming gov’t
French President Emmanuel Macron is urging non-rightwing supporters to unite against the Rassemblement National party of Marine Le Pen, following their strong showing in Sunday’s snap parliamentary elections. Despite the results, Macron has no plans to resign, with the 2024 Paris Olympics set to begin soon.
Macron emphasizes the need for a democratic alliance in the upcoming second round of elections with the hope of clarifying the political landscape. The far-right group’s possible victory raises uncertainty about the country’s future leadership and Macron’s political fate.
With projections favoring the RN, France could see a far-right government for the first time since WWII. If the RN secures an absolute majority in the elections, Macron would be forced into a challenging power-sharing situation, leading to a tense period of cohabitation.
The race to the second round intensifies as political parties maneuver to prevent the RN from gaining control, highlighting the high stakes and division within French politics.