Macron Seeks Stability, Avoids Legislative Elections

French President Emmanuel Macron is actively working to forge a coalition of moderates that would prevent the need for new legislative elections before the end of his term in 2027. Following a no-confidence vote that ousted Prime Minister Michel Barnier and resulted in a fragmented National Assembly, Macron is set to appoint a new prime minister within 48 hours. He has met with leaders of various political parties, excluding Marine Le Pen's National Rally and the far-left France Insoumise, to discuss a non-censorship agreement that would stabilize the government. Macron emphasized the importance of not allowing Le Pen's party to regain control, aiming to create a cabinet that can effectively govern without extreme influences. Political leaders have suggested that the new government refrain from using the constitutional tool 49.3 to pass legislation, which could help ensure stability. This approach comes in response to a political crisis marked by a split assembly and pressures from various factions within French politics.