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The leader of the far-right National Rally party in France, Marine Le Pen, declared today that she would block any possible action if a new government is formed, again demanding early elections.
"I will oppose everything. Enough of this farce. Enough: the government is bypassing the institutions, disdaining the Fifth Republic and treating the French people like fools. It is time to sound the alarm and end this disruption," she said in harsh tones.
Meanwhile, a meeting was held at the Matignon Palace (the office of the Prime Minister of France) between the outgoing Prime Minister, Sebastien Lecornu, and the leaders of the Socialist Party. The meeting did not bring any significant developments or concrete results.Socialist Secretary Olivier Faure told the media after the meeting that "there is no guarantee" of a review of the pension reform, an issue that the Socialists consider of great importance. He reiterated his party's desire to form a left-wing government that would have involvement in drafting the state budget for 2026.
In a completely opposite line, the leader of the Republican party and outgoing Interior Minister, Bruno Retailleau, declared that his party will not accept any changes to the pension reform, implying that this is a red line for the right.
The support of both parties, the Socialists and the Republicans, is essential for the formation of a stable government in France.
As for the parties not participating in these talks, such as Marine Le Pen and Jean-Luc Melenchon, both have made it clear that they will present no-confidence motions against any government that is formed. Meanwhile, Melenchon's party, "France Insubordinate," has submitted a request to remove President Macron from office, but this was rejected by the presidium of the French National Assembly.