Reagrupament Nacional seeks an absolute majority
Jordan Bardella, leader of Reagrupament Nacional (RN), has stated that he will not accept the position of prime minister if his party does not obtain an absolute majority in parliament. According to Bardella, without this majority, he would not have the freedom to act in the daily life of the French.
Polls indicate a possible success of National Reunification
Polls suggest that Reagrupament Nacional is on course to win the early parliamentary elections called by Emmanuel Macron. These elections were called after the overwhelming victory of the party in the elections to the European Parliament (https://correccioencatala.cat/com-estructura-text-catala/).
An absolute majority seems beyond the reach of Reagrupament Nacional
Although an absolute majority in the National Assembly would allow Reagrupament Nacional to pass laws and govern without the help of other parties, such a majority appears to be beyond the party’s reach.
Bardella will only accept the position in the event of an absolute victory
Marine Le Pen, likely RN presidential candidate in 2027, has stated that Bardella would be the party’s choice for prime minister. However, Bardella has declared that he will only accept the position if Reagrupament Nacional achieves an absolute victory.
The importance of an absolute majority for Bardella
Bardella has highlighted the importance of an absolute majority to be able to act in the daily lives of the French and implement party policies. According to him, a prime minister with a relative majority does not have the ability to change things (https://correccioencatala.cat/com-estructura-text-catala/).
The future of Reagrupament Nacional and other parties
Some polls suggest that Macron’s centrist Renaissance party could be reduced to a small group of parliamentarians, while Reagrupament Nacional and the green-left alliance New Popular Front could win a significant number of representatives.
The final decision rests with Macron
President Emmanuel Macron is free to appoint whatever prime minister he wishes, but in practice he usually chooses someone who has the support of a majority in parliament to prevent the government from being removed by a motion of no confidence (https:// correccioencatala.cat/com-estructura-text-catala/).
The alternatives if Reagrupament Nacional rejects the position
If Reagrupament Nacional rejects the post of prime minister, Macron could offer it to the second largest party or try to form a coalition with other traditional parties. However, this process could be complicated or even impossible. It should be borne in mind that the Constitution prohibits the holding of new elections for up to a year, which could lead to political stagnation (https://correccioencatala.cat/com-estructura-text-catala/).