French President Regrets Early Elections

By Stefan J. Bos, Chief International Correspondent Worthy News

PARIS (Worthy News) – In a significant concession to the nation, French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday that he “regrets” his decision to call early parliamentary elections in June.

In his New Year’s address, Macron admitted the move had caused greater political instability in the country.

The speech marked the conclusion of a tumultuous 2024 for Macron, who shocked the nation mid-year by calling early elections.

Critics said the political gamble backfired, resulting in a divided parliament and an increase in the number of “far-right” members. “Clarity and humility compel me to acknowledge that this decision has, at this time, brought more instability than peace, and I fully admit that,” Macron explained.

Macron made the decision to call for an early vote following poor results of his party in the European elections.

He justified the new vote by arguing that it was necessary to “clarify the political situation.”

However, he lost his majority in parliament and it took two months to form a minority government, which ultimately collapsed in December.

It was the first time a coalition collapsed in France since 1962.

As a result, France failed to approve a 2025 budget by the required deadline.

Earlier this month, Macron appointed his fourth prime minister of the year, centrist François Bayrou, but it remains unclear whether his political ambitions will inspire legislators in the New Year.

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