French voters returned to the polls on Sunday, July 7, to elect a new Assemblée Nationale and determine who will be in a position to govern France. See how many seats each party won and the district-by-district map.
As an American, maybe you know, but I should explain just in case: This is called a minority government, and it’s standard in many democracies around the world. Multiple parties will have to work together, and form a majority that can build a government. Or fail, triggering another election.
In this case, NFP will be looking around for people - independents and parties that are a part of Macron’s coalition - who would support them in exchange for goodies, like specific policies or being put in cabinet.
As an American, maybe you know, but I should explain just in case: This is called a minority government, and it’s standard in many democracies around the world. Multiple parties will have to work together, and form a majority that can build a government. Or fail, triggering another election.
In this case, NFP will be looking around for people - independents and parties that are a part of Macron’s coalition - who would support them in exchange for goodies, like specific policies or being put in cabinet.