On Sunday, the shake-up election for power in the French parliament will be decided. Right up to the second round of the election, Macron’s decision to call new elections has baffled experts worldwide. Why did he call the election – and what can he gain from the tactic?
– I think that Macron, with the state apparatus he has, will be able to put many sticks in the wheel of the National Assembly, says the author and journalist Tomas Lindbom, who has covered French politics since 1970.
Elections in France 2024
The polls in France have opened – looks to be even between the blocs
French government spokesperson attacked
– I think, deep down, that the National Assembly does not want an absolute majority tonight, he says.
– They want presidential power and power in the National Assembly in 2027 at the same time. That’s when they think they should be able to change politics.
What could National Assembly lose by winning tonight’s election? Tomas Lindbom explains that in the video above.