Many government officials failed to get re-elected, and the country’s prime minister, Elizabeth Bourne, was marginally elected with 52.46%.
“We will respect the election result but it poses risks to the country,” said French Prime Minister Elizabeth Bourne, following the announcement of the first results of the second round of the French parliamentary elections.
According to the results, the French president and his allies lost the absolute majority in the National Assembly, and with it the control of the reform agenda that Emanuel Macron wanted to promote,
Many government officials failed to get re-elected, while Elizabeth Bourne herself was marginally elected, with 52.46%.
The French prime minister said the government would “get to work” from tomorrow Monday to reach out to potential partners to secure a majority in parliament and ensure the stability of the eurozone’s second-largest economy.
He added that the faction close to President Emanuel Macron, as a “central political force”, would seek a “majority of action” with “varying sensitivities”.
He also stressed that in the coming days the government will submit its proposals on a number of issues such as strengthening the purchasing power of citizens, tackling health problems, education, etc.
“I have confidence in all of us and in our sense of responsibility,” Elizabeth Bourne said. “We want to continue to protect you and ensure your safety,” she told voters.
