Lawmakers from the New Popular Front (NFP) have reacted angrily to President Emmanuel Macron’s call for mainstream parties to form a new coalition that could sideline extreme elements on both sides. The NPF – a broad alliance including far-left parties that won the most seats in Sunday’s snap elections – said Macron should accept their pick for prime minister in line with tradition and allow the bloc to form a government. Follow our liveblog for all the latest developments.
Lawmakers from the New Popular Front (NFP) have reacted angrily to President Emmanuel Macron’s call for mainstream parties to form a new coalition that could sideline extreme elements on both sides. The NPF – a broad alliance including far-left parties that won the most seats in Sunday’s snap elections – said Macron should accept their pick for prime minister in line with tradition and allow the bloc to form a government. Follow our liveblog for all the latest developments.
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