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France is headed for a government reshuffle after French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday (April 20) lost his absolute parliamentary majority.
IN THE PRESS – Monday, 20.06.2022: French papers look at the political bombshell for President Emmanuel Macron, whose centrist bloc emerged from Sunday's second round of the legislative elections well short of an absolute majority in parliament. Libération, the main left-wing daily, describes the results for his group as a "slap", while Le Parisien and Le Figaro headline that France is now "ungovernable". Macron will be unable to push on with his legislative agenda without significant opposition support.
France’s new left-wing bloc is set to become the largest opposition force in parliament. But staying united will present an early test as President Emmanuel Macron’s Ensemble (Together) coalition seeks new allies to push through his reform agenda. FRANCE 24's Cole Stangler tells us more.
French President Emmanuel Macron and his allies were scrambling for a way out of political deadlock Monday (June 20) after losing their absolute parliamentary majority in a stunning blow for the president. FRANCE 24's Ellen Gainsford tells us more.
French Prime minister Elisabeth Borne casts her ballot in the second round of the parliamentary elections. IMAGES