Macron admits loss during TV speech, but does not want to hear from national unity government | Abroad

A government of national unity is a government composed of a broad coalition in which all major political parties are represented. It is a form of government usually associated with a national crisis.

The resident of the Elysée lost his absolute majority in the parliamentary elections on Sunday. In his speech, he said that “it is nevertheless possible to find a wider and clearer majority”. He ruled out a government of national unity.

Macron is therefore talking to the leaders of all political parties to see what kind of government can emerge. He has the best chance with the center-right Republicans (LR), who now have 61 seats. But his Republican interlocutor on Tuesday, party chief Christian Jacob, says he does not want to know about “some kind of pact or coalition” with Macron’s government.

It is now up to the parties “to say in all transparency how far they want to go,” said the French head of state. “We must collectively learn to govern and legislate differently,” Macron said.

He also acknowledged the “ruptures” and “deep division” the polls have exposed and deplored the low turnout. The president also announced that measures will be taken this summer on purchasing power, climate and employment.