Macron acknowledges parliament dissolution deepens division
The President of France, Emmanuel Macron, admitted that his decision to dissolve the parliament increased divisions in the National Assembly. In his New Year's address, he took full responsibility for it.
In his New Year's address, Emmanuel Macron acknowledged that his decision to dissolve the parliament had deepened divisions within the National Assembly and accepted full responsibility for the consequences.
The president admitted that the dissolution of parliament did not bring new solutions and has caused greater instability. However, he assessed that although the National Assembly is divided into many factions, it "represents the country in all its diversity, and thus also in its divisions."
Macron with wishes for the French
In his speech, he wished the French unity and determination in the coming year, referring to the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris and the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral.
The president announced that in 2025, he would ask citizens to decide on key issues, which could involve a referendum or citizen consultations. Macron emphasised that France must remain attractive, create jobs, and implement innovations while maintaining financial discipline.
They want early elections
AFP reminds us that part of the opposition, especially the far right, represented in parliament by the National Rally and Marine Le Pen, hopes Macron will not finish his term by 2027.
In mid-December, Le Pen openly stated that her party is preparing for early presidential elections, in which she intends to run for the third time.
The president dissolved the National Assembly in May after announcing the exit polls in the European Parliament elections, which National Rally won with a significant lead.
The parliamentary elections were won in the second round, in July, by the alliance of leftist parties, New Popular Front (NFP), although they did not achieve an absolute majority. He called on all political forces to reach "good compromises." Part of the opposition, including National Rally and Marine Le Pen, is counting on early presidential elections.
