France Faces Complicated Months Ahead
French voters may have rejected the far right in legislative elections on Sunday, but they now face a Parliament that is split and has an unclear path to a workable government. The insurgent left is in first place but still far from holding power. These maps illustrate how France voted.
It will require painstaking negotiations to eventually establish a viable government, as France lacks a culture of such compromise. The current situation may take months to resolve. President Emmanuel Macron has instructed his prime minister to remain in office “for the moment” to ensure the stability of the country.
The New Popular Front, a left-wing alliance, has demanded that Macron invite them to form a government and plans to propose its choice for prime minister. However, they are 100 seats short of a workable majority. Jean-Luc Mélenchon, the outspoken left-wing leader, has stated that he will not engage in negotiations with potential coalition partners or adjust the alliance’s program.
Possible Scenarios: Macron could opt to appoint a prime minister from outside his party and share power. Nonetheless, he has criticized the far-left and far-right parties as being too “extreme,” and other political groups have shown little interest in collaborating with him. Here’s more information on what could unfold next.
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