French President Macron Warns of Civil War Threat from Far Right and Leftwing Parties in Parliamentary Election
French President Emmanuel Macron recently raised concerns about the far right National Rally RN party and the leftwing New Popular Front coalition, both of which are leading contenders in the upcoming parliamentary election. Macron criticized the RN party for their stigmatizing approach towards crime and immigration, warning that such divisive tactics could escalate tensions and potentially lead to civil war. Similarly, Macron expressed reservations about the extreme leftwing La France Insoumise LFI party, highlighting the dangers of categorizing individuals based on their religious or communal backgrounds. Both parties dismissed Macron's remarks, with RN president Jordan Bardella rejecting the notion of a president making such statements. Meanwhile, France Unbowed leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon blamed Macron's own policies for fueling civil unrest, citing incidents in places like New Caledonia. The RN party has unveiled their election manifesto, focusing on immigration restrictions and addressing Islamist ideologies, but without providing detailed plans. Macron's strong stance against polarizing politics underscores the growing tensions in France as the election approaches.
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