MACRON TURNS DOWN FRENCH PM’S RESIGNATION OFFER AFTER ELECTION BLOW

Tue 21 June 2022:

After his political alliance suffered huge losses in legislative elections over the weekend, French President Emmanuel Macron has rejected Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne’s request to resign.

Although it is usually a formality following legislative elections, this year it has taken on added significance.

The Élysée Palace announced on Tuesday that Macron wanted Borne to stay in office and keep the government running.

In Sunday’s election, the president’s centrist camp did not receive an absolute majority but only a simple majority, a situation not seen in France for over 30 years.

It is expected to make it far more difficult for Macron to push through his political agenda during his second term.

Macron began individual talks with the leaders of the parties represented in parliament on Tuesday morning to explore possibilities for constructive cooperation or a coalition.

These talks should be concluded by Wednesday, according to the Élysée Palace.

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