Macron acknowledges parliament split, calls for unity in 2024
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, French President Emmanuel Macron acknowledged that dissolving the parliament had intensified divisions within the National Assembly. It stated that he fully accepts responsibility for this decision.
The president admitted that the dissolution of the 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 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 emphasized that France must remain attractive, create jobs, and implement innovations while maintaining financial discipline.
They want early elections
AFP reminds that part of the opposition, especially the far right, represented in parliament by National Rally Marine Le Pen, hopes that 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 New Popular Front (NFP) alliance of leftist parties won the parliamentary elections in the second round, in July, 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 Marine Le Pen, is counting on early presidential elections.
