France: after Emmanuel Macron's speech, the post-legislative political deadlock continues

The President of the Republic, Emmanuel Macron, during his address to the French on June 22.

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Eight minutes ahead of the French and a situation still blocked.

Emmanuel Macron's declaration, this Wednesday evening, June 22, did not resolve the political crisis in France.

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Without an absolute majority, Emmanuel Macron is still looking for new allies to pass his future reforms.

Last night, he returned the ball to the opposition camp by asking them to position themselves on his project.

While the right and the left wanted the head of state to resume their measures.

A dialogue of the deaf where everyone expects the other to take the initiative.

►Also read: Emmanuel Macron: "To the political groups to say in complete transparency" how far they will go

At the union of the left, Jean-Luc Mélenchon does not want Emmanuel Macron's "ratatouille".

“ 

 ,” tweeted Olivier Faure, the leader of the Socialist Party.

The Communists and Republicans leave the door open, but there again, they expect the government to make proposals, not the other way around.

The RN is ready to vote on government measures, but for Marine Le Pen, it is up to Emmanuel Macron to show his cards first.

Ultimatum or just a date?

Emmanuel Macron said last night that he was awaiting answers from the opposition for his return from the Brussels European Council, which everyone took as a 48-hour ultimatum.

But in reality, it would only be a meeting, a starting point.

Government spokeswoman Olivia Grégoire had to explain the text this morning on France Info. 

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Macron ➡️ “He is waiting to find out what the red lines of the oppositions are.

I want to be very clear: there is no ultimatum or 48-hour question,” said government spokeswoman Olivia Grégoire.

“He opened the beginning of compromises.”

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— franceinfo (@franceinfo) June 23, 2022

Emmanuel Macron no longer has control, he tries to share the responsibility for blocking opposition by taking the French to witness.

His opponents are not ready to give up arm wrestling so easily.

Possible compromises?

Emmanuel Macron cited several last night: purchasing power, security, ecology... Without going into detail.

This morning, Olivier Grégoire launched a track: the government will be able to “ 

” the blocking of the prices of basic necessities, which the left wants.

But for the rest, mystery...

Elisabeth Borne under threat

Prime Minister

is suspended.

A reshuffle is inevitable after the defeat of several ministers last Sunday and it will also be necessary to make room for the allies of the “macronie”.

Sign that the place of Elisabeth Borne is threatened: Emmanuel Macron did not quote him once in his speech.

We only know that the head of government and leader of the majority must receive the political groups of Parliament next week.

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