Emmanuel Macron Seeks to Form a “Government of National Interest”: Inclusive Talks, but Excluding RN and LFI

Emmanuel Macron aims to establish a “government of national interest” and invited all political parties positioned in a “compromise logic” for discussions on Tuesday, December 10, at 2 p.m. This initiative, announced by the Élysée, excludes the National Rally (RN) and La France Insoumise (LFI). The president’s entourage specified that they had taken into account the recent statements by Marine Le Pen and Manuel Bompard to justify this exclusion.

Mixed Reactions from the Left
Emmanuel Macron’s proposal has sparked strong reactions from the left. Marine Tondelier, an ecologist, rejected the idea of collaboration, stating: “No, we will not participate in a ‘government of national interest’ with LR or Macronists, or anyone else.” She reiterated her loyalty to the Nouveau Front populaire. Additionally, in a letter addressed to the president and reviewed by our colleagues at franceinfo, leaders of the Socialist Party (PS) outlined their conditions: the appointment of a left-wing Prime Minister and a clear political shift. They added that they would refuse to participate in a government led by a right-wing Prime Minister or a “technical” cabinet.

Jean-Luc Mélenchon Proposes a Recall Referendum

Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of LFI, expressed his opposition to the initiative and advocated for a “recall referendum.” During a public meeting, he clarified: “If, with my comrades, I call for the removal of the President of the Republic, it is not out of an obsessive desire to take on this task.” For those who had any doubts.

Increasing Pressure on the President
Emmanuel Macron, already under pressure from his own camp, faces an urgent decision. This summer, choosing Michel Barnier took fifty-one days of deliberation. This time, the president must act swiftly, supported in this effort by figures such as François Bayrou, who emphasized that “no one in France can accept that the current situation continues or becomes more complicated.”