Difficulties of forming government in France
By Abolqassem Delfi
Former Iranian ambassador to France
France grapples with the aftermath of its first round of parliamentary elections, with the far right National Rally and its allies arriving in first place with 33% of the vote, the New Popular Front – a coalition aimed at defeating the far right that unites center-left coming second with almost 28% and President Emmanuel Macron’s Ensemble alliance slumped to a dismal third with 20.76%.
In anticipation of the second round, predictions suggest a potential repeat of these voting patterns, placing the far right in an advantageous position. Nonetheless, it appears unlikely that any of the three coalitions will be able to secure a parliamentary majority, effectively ruling out the prospect of a single-party government. Current projections estimate that the far right could amass between 240 to 270 seats, the left could garner 180 to 200 seats, and Macron’s moderate coalition may claim anywhere from 60 to 90 seats.
The complexities inherent in forming a new government under these circumstances will undoubtedly pose significant challenges for France
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