Macron calls for a “grand coalition” against National Rally in second round

French President Emmanuel Macron has issued a call for a “grand coalition” to prevent the victory of the National Rally (RN) in the second round of the French legislative elections scheduled for July 7, following RN’s success in the first round held this past Sunday.

In an official statement, Macron emphasized the need for a “broad, clearly democratic and republican union” against Marine Le Pen’s party. He views the high voter turnout as a clear indication of the public’s desire to clarify the political situation in France. “Faced with the National Rally, the time has come for a grand union, clearly democratic and republican, for the second round,” he stated.

Macron highlighted that the high participation rate in the first round demonstrates the critical nature of this election for all French citizens and their desire to bring clarity to the political landscape. “Their democratic choice compels us,” he remarked, underscoring the significance of respecting the voters’ will.

Urgent call for unity in a “grand coalition”

The French president reiterated his call for unity in a statement to the French media, stressing the urgency of forming a broad coalition to counter the potential absolute majority that the National Rally could achieve in the second round. “The high turnout in the first round shows the importance of this vote and the desire of the French people to clarify the political situation. Their democratic choice obliges us,” Macron reiterated.

“Faced with the National Rally, the moment has come for a grand, clearly democratic and republican union for the second round,” Macron proclaimed. He called on all democratic and republican forces to unite against the far-right party to ensure a stable and clear political direction for France.