Macron Seems to Have Failed to Secure Majority in French Legislative Election

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[Asia Economy New York=Correspondent Joselgina] In the French legislative election on the 19th (local time), reports emerged that the pro-government coalition led by French President Emmanuel Macron retained the position of the largest party but apparently failed to secure a parliamentary majority.

AFP cited predictions from five polling agencies in its report. The pro-government 'Ensemble' coalition, including President Macron's centrist Renaissance party, is estimated to hold between 200 and 260 seats. This is significantly short of the majority threshold of 289 seats.

Jean-Luc M?lenchon, leader of the left-wing coalition 'NUPES' (New Ecologic and Social People's Union) under La France Insoumise (LFI), is expected to secure 149 to 200 seats, making it the main opposition party. The far-right National Rally (RN), led by Marine Le Pen, is estimated to win 60 to 102 seats, exceeding the threshold required to form a parliamentary group.

With the pro-government coalition led by President Macron failing to control a parliamentary majority, concerns have arisen about the second-term administration's ability to govern effectively. President Macron had campaigned on promises including pension reform and raising the retirement age.

The 577 members of the National Assembly, elected nationwide for a five-year term, will serve almost concurrently with President Macron, who was re-elected in April.

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