The upcoming legislative elections in France are shaping up to be a closely watched and highly contested political event, with the outcome potentially reshaping the country’s political landscape. In response to the threat of a significant defeat, President Emmanuel Macron has mobilized 24 of his cabinet members to run for seats in the National Assembly. Notable figures from the government seeking election include Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, Minister of the Interior Gerald Darmanin, Minister of Foreign Affairs Stéphane Séjourné, and other key cabinet members.
However, some important government members have chosen not to run for reelection. The polls leading up to the elections suggest a possible victory for the far-right National Rally, with the left-wing Popular Front in second place and the Macronist bloc trailing behind. The distribution of candidates among the parties in the Popular Front has been established, with each party receiving a certain number of candidates based on an agreement.
The controversial pact between the National Rally and the Republicans is also being closely watched. The pact involves the National Rally not running candidates in certain constituencies in exchange for support for chosen candidates from the Republicans. However, many within the Republicans have denounced the alliance and are running their own candidates in those constituencies.
Despite these challenges, Macron’s government remains focused on delivering on its promises to reform France’s economy and improve living standards for its citizens. As election day approaches, it will be interesting to see how voters respond to these efforts and what impact they will have on France’s future direction.