With less than three weeks until the French legislative elections, the political landscape is heating up, revealing a climate of growing tension. Emmanuel Macron, at the center of the political scene, interprets the results of the recent European elections as a strong signal towards a necessary renewal. For this reason he dissolved the National Assembly, preparing the ground for a new electoral appointment. Macron, a key figure in this scenario, is making a vibrant appeal to form a broad coalition against the far right.
During today's press conference, the President highlighted the guidelines of his political battle, launching precise accusations against the most radical fringes, in particular for their positions anti-Semiticand criticizing Republicans for their departure from the legacy of incumbents such as De Gaulle. Macron highlighted the distinction between those who favor their own interests and those who instead protect those of the community, underlining the importance of a collective commitment in the defense of democratic principles. The historic agreement between the Gaullists and the Rassemblement National is in the French president's sights Bardella And Le Pen, a pact that could bring the French right into government for the first time (polls give the two parties at 40%) and which in fact breaks the “sanitary cordon” erected by Chirac which had held up until now. “It is like having turned our backs in a few hours on the legacy of General De Gaulle, Jacques Chirac and Nicolas Sarkozy – said Macron – The republican right, or at least the one who is responsible for it, has for the first time made a I agree with the far right and I say 'far right' when I talk about the Rassemblement national”.
Among Macron's most relevant announcements is his strong commitment to transition energy, with the planning of the construction of eight new EPR2 nuclear reactors, which will join the six already planned. This initiative aims to strengthen France's role in the nuclear sector, a central element of its energy strategy. Furthermore, the President aims to pacify tensions in New Caledoniaproposing the suspension of a controversial constitutional bill in favor of a more intense dialogue with local communities.
A notable aspect of the election campaign is Macron's choice not to participate in a direct television debate with Marine Le Pen, leader of the Rassemblement National. This seemingly unexpected strategy aims to avoid accentuate the already existing polarization.
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