Since then, there has been rushing traffic in and out of the Elysee Palace for the various party leaders – including leaders of the left-wing alliance Nupes and the far-right National Assembly, who both made successful choices – for individual meetings with Macron.
The Communist Party’s Fabien Roussel and the National Assembly Marine Le Pen have stated that during the meetings Macron raised the idea of a coalition government. He himself has not commented on his plans.
If Macron does not succeed in securing a majority, the reforms he has planned for his second term are threatened, including an increase in the retirement age.
The last time a president lacked majority support in the National Assembly was after the 1997 election.
Macron will give a televised speech starting at 20.00.