The surprising outcome of the French parliamentary elections is causing a stir. “The results of the French parliamentary elections are throwing the country’s political landscape into disarray. President Emmanuel Macron is facing enormous challenges, while the far right and left are on the rise,” analyzes Kurt Seinitz, Krone foreign policy expert, in a krone.tv interview with Jürgen Winterleitner.
The recent parliamentary elections in France have shaken up the political landscape. The left-wing camp led by Jean-Luc Mélenchon unexpectedly won many votes, while the right-wing national parties also made gains but have no prospect of forming a government.
Who is Jean-Luc Mélanchon?
The French elections have strengthened Jean-Luc Mélenchon and his left-wing populist Popular Front. Foreign policy expert Kurt Seinitz said in an interview about election winner Mélenchon, leader of the left-wing alliance ‘Nouveau Front Populaire’: ‘He is a left-wing populist, a starlet who sometimes can’t control himself. A demagogue. If you are well-meaning, you can say: a tribune of the people who can rally the masses behind him.’
However, President Emmanuel Macron’s party suffered significant losses in parliamentary elections and now faces an unstable government formation.
The right-wing national party is a victim of the electoral system
Particularly worrying is the rise of Le Pen’s right-wing nationalist party, “Rassemblement National,” which, despite strong voter support, is disadvantaged by the electoral system. Seinitz emphasizes: “The Le Pen party is a victim of the electoral system.” And: “The Le Pen party received more votes than ever before. They feel disadvantaged and will put up a very tough fight.”
Opportunities for right-wing parties in Europe
What conclusions can be drawn from the French parliamentary elections for other elections in Europe, such as the Austrian National Council elections in September? “They are actually saying that there is a shift to the right in all countries. We will see. One thing has become clear: the trees of the far right do not grow to the sky. If they are not thwarted by the population, they are thwarted by the right to vote. It is also perceived as unfair if parliament does not reflect the percentage distribution of the votes,” says Seinitz, a foreign policy expert.
The EU engine is spluttering
The parliamentary elections in France could therefore have far-reaching consequences for France and Europe. The foreign policy expert says: “The EU has a lot of construction sites. And these construction sites can only be managed if Germany and France work together and act as a driving force. And the engine is spluttering badly now.”
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