Left Group Co-President Manon Aubry Criticizes Macron’s Government Following Parliamentary Elections

In a recent interview on FRANCE 24 English, Manon Aubry, co-president of the Left group in the European Parliament and a prominent member of France Unbowed party, criticized the current political landscape following the parliamentary elections in France. Aubry argued that President Macron must acknowledge his electoral defeat and allow the New Popular Front, which emerged as the largest block without securing an overall majority, a chance to govern. She also touched on various topics, including the reelection of Ursula von der Leyen, the EU’s stance on international conflicts, and the need for transparency and accountability within European institutions.

• The New Popular Front secured the largest number of seats in the recent French parliamentary elections, but no single party or block won an outright majority.
• Manon Aubry criticizes the anglophone media’s labeling of France Unbowed as “far-left,” noting the Council of State’s official classification of the party as part of the left.
• Aubry expresses dissatisfaction with Ursula von der Leyen’s leadership of the European Commission, particularly regarding free trade agreements, policies seen as fostering unfair competition, and a lack of significant action on the housing crisis.
• The Left group in the European Parliament voted against the reelection of Ursula von der Leyen, citing an unprecedented rise of the far-right as a result of her policies.
• Despite supporting financial aid for Ukraine, Aubry criticizes the resolution on Ukraine’s path to NATO membership and calls for a diplomatic approach to end the war.
• Aubry criticizes the EU’s double standards in international law, particularly the lack of action towards the situation in Gaza compared to Ukraine.
• The need for transparency and accountability in the EU is highlighted, with Aubry pointing out the European Court of Justice’s decision on the lack of transparency in COVID-19 vaccine contracts.
• Aubry accuses Macron of trying to “steal democracy” by not acknowledging the New Popular Front’s victory and making informal alliances to maintain control.
• The interview underscores a call for Macron to appoint a prime minister from the New Popular Front, respecting the outcome of the parliamentary elections.

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