Macron Rejects Left-Wing Government to Maintain Institutional Stability

27 Aug 2024

French President Emmanuel Macron has ruled out the possibility of appointing a left-wing government, citing concerns over "institutional stability." This decision comes amid a political deadlock following the July elections, which resulted in a fragmented National Assembly. In the July elections, the left-wing New Popular Front (NFP) alliance secured the...

Yaël Braun-Pivet Reappointed As French National Assembly President

20 Jul 2024

French lawmakers reelected Yaël Braun-Pivet as president of the National Assembly on Thursday, overcoming a political impasse following the hung parliament resulting from July’s parliamentary elections. Braun-Pivet, a member of French President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist party, previously held the position of assembly president. However, her reelection was uncertain after her...

New Popular Front Emerges Victorious in French Parliamentary Elections, Sparking Political Uncertainty

08 Jul 2024

The second round of France’s parliamentary elections concluded on Sunday, marking a surprising victory for the New Popular Front (NPF), a coalition of left-wing parties. The results have introduced a fresh wave of political uncertainty as no party secured an absolute majority. Election Results According to preliminary results, the NPF...

2024 France Elections : Left-Wing Coalition Secures Most Seats but Falls Short of Majority

08 Jul 2024

A coalition of the French left emerged with the most seats in Sunday's high-stakes legislative elections, overcoming a far-right surge but failing to secure a majority. This result leaves France, a key member of the European Union and host of the upcoming Olympics, facing the prospect of a hung Parliament...