French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has announced his intention to resign following a disappointing performance by his party in the recent parliamentary elections.
The election results have thrown France into political uncertainty, with no party securing a majority.
The surprising outcome has seen an alliance of left-wing parties, the New Popular Front (NFP), emerge as the largest bloc in parliament, surpassing both the far-right National Rally (RN) and President Emmanuel Macron’s coalition. The NFP’s consolidation of the left-wing vote has reshaped the French political landscape.
Despite leading in the first round, Marine Le Pen’s RN did not perform as expected, while Macron’s centrist Ensemble also failed to secure a majority. The political uncertainty comes at a critical time, with the Paris Olympics just three weeks away and a major NATO summit scheduled in two days.
Prime Minister Attal has expressed his readiness to continue serving, but the political landscape remains uncertain. President Macron has called for caution and a thorough analysis of the results, while Marine Le Pen has hinted at future political successes for the far-right.
As France navigates this political turmoil, the country’s domestic and foreign policy agendas hang in the balance. The world watches as France prepares for major international events, including the Paris Olympics and a NATO summit.
