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Jean-Luc Mélenchon Declares Macron's Defeat, Calls for PM Resignation, Largest in Parliament

Jul 7, 2024, 06:09 PM

Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of the far-left alliance in France, has declared President Emmanuel Macron's defeat following the recent elections. Mélenchon is calling for Prime Minister Gabriel Attal and Jean Castex to resign and has emphasized that the New Popular Front, which he leads, is the only viable alternative with a comprehensive program. Despite not having an overall majority, Mélenchon insists that the will of the people must be respected and refuses to enter any deals with Macron. He also highlighted the significant mobilization effort that led to their election score and is pushing for the left-wing alliance, now set to be the largest in parliament, to form a new government.