French President Emmanuel Macron's letter to the French people following the failed snap election
French President Emmanuel Macron writes to the French people about the failure of the recent snap election to produce a new government, conveniently omitting his role in the outcome. Macron congratulates the rejection of the 'extreme right' despite them winning the most votes. Macron faces criticism and accusations of subverting democracy. Majority of French people are unhappy with the election results and Macron calling for early elections. The situation post-election is deemed scheming and 'unnatural' by over half of the French population.
Key Points
- Macron congratulates the rejection of the 'extreme right' despite them winning the most votes
- Criticism and accusations of subverting democracy
- Majority of French people dissatisfied with the election outcome
Pros
- Macron addresses the French people about the election outcome
Cons
- Macron avoids taking responsibility for the election results
- Accusations of trying to subvert democracy
- Majority of French people unhappy with the election results