After the General Election, Macron Speaks Out: "I Will Seek a Compromise with the Opposition"... Denies Unified Government Rumors

French President Emmanuel Macron [Photo by AP]

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Hyunjin] Three days after Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, failed to secure a majority of seats in the general election, on the 22nd (local time), he extended a hand for future cooperation, stating that he has no intention of forming a unified government by bringing in opposition parties to secure stable parliamentary seats.

According to Bloomberg News and others, in a 10-minute speech broadcast live that afternoon, President Macron acknowledged the division and deep rift France is facing, saying, "We all need to learn that governance and legislation can be different. I will seek compromises through dialogue, listening, and respect." This was his first statement three days after the general election ended.

President Macron conveyed that after discussions with several opposition leaders following the election, they agreed that a unified government formed by both ruling and opposition parties cannot be justified at this stage. He met with figures such as Jean-Luc M?lenchon, leader of the far-left La France Insoumise (LFI), and Marine Le Pen, leader of the National Rally (RN), which became the largest opposition party on its own, but failed to reach consensus as they set conditions such as the resignation of Prime Minister ?lisabeth Borne.

President Macron said, "No party can now make laws alone," emphasizing that cooperation centered on legislation or forming new alliances is necessary to become a majority. He added that opposition parties have expressed willingness to cooperate with the government on key issues such as living costs, jobs, energy, climate change, and health, and announced plans to introduce measures addressing inflation, climate change, and unemployment this summer.

President Macron stressed that the reason the French people gave him a second chance is because "ambitious reforms are needed more than ever," and to achieve this, it is essential not only to create wealth and provide jobs for the youth but also to continue projects that are environmentally friendly, socially responsible, and economically reliable.

Earlier, in the general elections held on the 12th and 19th, the ruling coalition 'Ensemble,' centered on the ruling party 'Renaissance' led by President Macron, secured 245 out of 577 total seats, becoming the largest party but failing to achieve a majority, making it impossible to pass legislation alone. The main opposition party is 'NUPES,' led by M?lenchon, which secured 131 seats, followed by the National Rally (RN) and the center-right Republicans (LR).

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