President Emmanuel Macron has been criticized by the leader of the French far right, Marine Le Pen, for allegedly planning a coalition government that goes against the will of the voters. Le Pen accused Macron of attempting an “administrative coup” to prevent the implementation of policies desired by the French people. She stated that Macron’s actions are aimed at going against the results of the elections.
In an effort to broaden her support base, Le Pen announced that she will not join a potential government led by Jordan Bardella and will not run for the presidency of the National Assembly. She also pledged to respect Bardella’s role as prime minister if such a government were to form. Le Pen emphasized the need for a majority to effectively govern, stating that they must be able to act in the best interest of the country.
Looking towards the future, Le Pen indicated that she will focus on leading the National Rally deputies in parliament in the coming years. She has not confirmed whether she will join Viktor Orban’s new European group, stating that she will make a decision after the results of the upcoming runoff elections. Le Pen stressed the importance of the upcoming elections for the future of