The President of the Republic said on Friday evening: “On June 9, I made a very dangerous and very difficult decision, and I can say that it cost me a lot. No, no, no, you should not be afraid.” The courtyard of the Presidential Residence, Elysee Palace, at the ceremony organized on the occasion of the Music Festival.
The President of the Republic indicated that his decision was met with great controversy by political parties and analysts, after he did not even consult with members of his government in advance, so it came as a surprise to the entire country.
The best candidate for the parliamentary elections is the National Rally Party, which is distinguished by Marine Le Pen, and which also won the European elections
According to a state estimate published on Friday, he could win between 250 and 300 seats in the 577-member National Assembly.
An absolute majority requires 289 seats. According to the poll conducted by the Odoxa Institute on behalf of the weekly newspaper Le Nouvel Ops, the leftist alliance, the New People's Front, may win 160-210 seats, and the presidential camp 70-120, if the elections are held next Sunday. .
“There are extreme cases that cannot be ignored!” – said the head of state. He added: “We must now act responsibly.”
Earlier, Marine Le Pen, leader of the National Integration Bloc in the National Assembly and former 2027 presidential candidate, believed that “the only way out of a potential political crisis is the resignation of the president,” but added that she would not do that. Order this. In his press conference on June 12, Emmanuel Macron indicated that he would not resign, whatever the outcome of the National Assembly elections.
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