French President Emmanuel Macron finally broke his silence on last Sunday’s elections to call for a “union of republican parties” to form a solid majority in government that would allow us to break the current political deadlock.
In an open letter, Macron recalls that “no political force or coalition has managed to obtain a sufficient majority in the elections,” but emphasizes that “republican forces,” that is, non-extremist parties, can achieve an absolute majority if they come together in a grand coalition.
“I ask all political forces that participate in republican institutions, the rule of law, parliamentarism, European orientation and the defense of France’s independence to begin a sincere and loyal dialogue to create a solid and necessarily pluralistic majority for the benefit of the people of the country,” the president said, adding that the parties “must be at their best.”
Macron’s appeal excludes the far-left Jean-Luc Mélenchon and the far-right Marine Le Pen, but it is unclear whether it will suit other parties. The forces that make up the left-wing coalition that won the election have already made it clear that they intend to govern even in a minority, but in recent days some MPs from Macron’s centrist bloc have begun to circulate the possibility of an alternative coalition with the Republicans (centre-right) and some left-wing dissidents.
Author: Ricardo Ramos
Source: CM Jornal
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