Macron condemns national rally's ambiguous stance on Russia

During the same meeting with the media, Macron commented on his rivals' political concepts. In the context of the upcoming early parliamentary elections, the President of France noted that "the National Rally does not have the same policy towards Ukraine" as the ruling camp.

He noted that the National Rally has always been ambiguous about Russia, arguing that this is a problem for Europe and France.

During a Wednesday press conference, Macron assured that he would not resign, even if his political camp loses the early parliamentary elections on June 30. According to polls, the far-right National Rally is increasingly likely to win.

The President of France described any reports of his possible resignation as "rumours" and "nonsense." He emphasized that he has been elected President of France twice, including in 2022, for a five-year term.

On Wednesday, Emmanuel Macron called for the unification of moderates from various sides of the political spectrum. His call responded to the growing offensive of the far left and right. Macron criticized the "unnatural" alliances forming on the left and right sides of the political spectrum, which "are not a majority" sufficient for governance.

During the press conference, Macron presented his political camp as a third way between alliances on the left and right. He argued that the "centrist bloc - progressive and republican" has a clear vision of the country and Europe.

"We are ready to include the ideas of social democrats, Gaullist right-wing representatives, and ecologists," declared the president, appealing to political forces that do not share the "extremist fever."

Macron explained his decision to dissolve the parliament and recalled that the presidential camp could not "build a lasting coalition" in the National Assembly.