French President Emmanuel Macron will 'wait' to make decisions about a new government, according to a statement from Elysee Palace, following the announcement of preliminary results from the second round of parliamentary elections. "In his role as guarantor of our institutions, the president will ensure that the sovereign choice of the French people is respected," the Elysee said. "In keeping with republican tradition, he will await the structuring of the new National Assembly before taking the necessary decisions," it added, noting Macron's careful consideration of unfolding results.
Macron's current focus is on analysing the election outcomes and is waiting for the full picture in parliament to emerge before making any decisions, the French presidency said on Sunday. The unexpected success of the New Popular Front in the parliamentary runoff positions them as the leading force, although falling short of an outright majority. This outcome reflects ongoing political volatility in France, with no single coalition commanding sufficient seats to govern independently, CNN reported.
Meanwhile, French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has announced his resignation. The election results marked a significant shift in French politics, with the National Rally, led by Jordan Bardella, claiming substantial gains despite initial high expectations. He criticised Macron for purportedly "pushing France into uncertainty and instability" and expressed disappointment at falling short of projected ou.
