By Habeeb Ibrahim
France is facing a political crisis after Prime Minister Gabriel Attal announced his resignation following his party’s defeat in the parliamentary elections.
The country is now plunged into uncertainty, with no clear winner emerging from the elections and no single party holding a majority.
The surprise announcement by Attal comes as a blow to President Emmanuel Macron, who had called for snap elections in an attempt to strengthen his grip on power. Instead, the elections have resulted in a fragmented parliament, with the New Popular Front (NFP) emerging as the largest bloc.
The NFP, a coalition of left-wing parties, has pledged to work together to form a government, but it remains unclear whether they will be able to command a majority. Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN) had been expected to perform well in the elections, but even their strong showing may not be enough to give them the majority they need.
With the Paris Olympics just three weeks away, the political uncertainty in France is causing concern both at home and abroad. The country’s ability to host a successful Olympics is now in question, and the international community is watching with bated breath as the situation unfolds.
Attal’s resignation is seen as a sign of the deep divisions within the French political establishment, and it remains to be seen whether a new government can be formed in time to address the country’s pressing problems. One thing is certain, however: the future of French politics has never been more uncertain.
