After the July 7 parliamentary elections, Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN) party improved its ranks in the French National Assembly, a notable development. RN improved from 89 to at least 123 National Assembly seats despite losing to the NFP and Macron’s centrist coalition.
New Political Landscape: The left-wing NFP holds 193 of 577 National Assembly seats, but lacks the 289 needed for a majority. Macron centrists own 164 seats. This allocation gives the National Rally a major role in future legislation because they may establish or dissolve governments.
Institutional Crisis: National Rally MP Philippe Ballard suggests a possible Assembly dissolution next year due to the current political crisis. Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella, the party’s leaders, agree that the situation is uncertain.
During the presidential camp scramble, the former priest seeks partners to prevent a left-wing administration from taking office. Minister Delegate for Gender Equality Aurore Bergé said a coalition other than the blocs was needed. Macron has also called for a ‘solid’ majority in the National Assembly to choose a new Prime Minister.
Disagreements on the inside:
The parliamentary elections and National Rally candidates’ racist and anti-Semitic remarks were also controversial. Despite these issues, 28-year-old National Rally President Jordan Bardella demanded MPs’ proper conduct.
Left-Wing Coalition Position:
The left-wing NFP of Jean-Luc Mélenchon often reiterates its willingness to rule as a minority. Mélenchon also believes the NFP should supply the Prime Minister as the leading party. The left-wing alliance will soon choose a Prime Minister.
The new lower chamber of the French Parliament will begin on July 18, and President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Prime Minister Gabriel Attal to oversee routine things until a new government is established. France’s leadership will be determined by political activities in the next weeks.
It is still dynamic, and as the new Assembly is created and the Paris Olympics near, alliances and power balance will alter.
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