France in political crisis: tension and negotiations following legislative elections. Macron seeks stability in a scenario without a clear majority in the National Assembly.

France finds itself immersed in a complex political scenario following the recent legislative elections that have left the country without a clear absolute majority in the National Assembly. The unexpected victory of the left over the far right has triggered a series of tensions and negotiations among the different political blocs in search of forming a new government that ensures stability in times of uncertainty. French President Emmanuel Macron has asked his Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, who has resigned, to continue in the position "for the time being" with the aim of ensuring political stability at a crucial moment for the country, just days before the Paris Olympics. The decision to advance the elections as a way to seek "political clarification" from the voters has created a new landscape in which no political force has managed to achieve an absolute majority. The left-wing coalition New Popular Front (NPF) has emerged as the most voted political force, obtaining around 180 seats, closely followed by the center-right alliance led by Macron, with approximately 160 seats, and the far-right National Rally and its allies, with over 140 seats. Faced with this situation, the leaders of the left-wing coalition have expressed their willingness to take on the government and have urged Macron to formally request the NPF to appoint a new prime minister. However, the negotiations for the formation of a new government will not be easy, as a parliamentary majority is required to remain in power. Within the left-wing coalition, there are divergences regarding possible parliamentary alliances, with France Unbowed (LFI) being one of the forces causing tensions within this heterogeneous coalition that ranges from social democrats to anti-capitalists. The rejection of The Republicans (LR) to form coalitions or commitments, as well as the ideological differences with the left on issues such as the repeal of the 2023 pension reform and the approval of a tax on large fortunes, further complicate the political landscape in France. Macron has announced that he will wait for the installation of the new National Assembly on July 18 to make decisions regarding the next prime minister, which could mean a prolonged period of political uncertainty in the country. In this context, the far right led by Marine Le Pen, despite being defeated in these elections, emerges as the main opposition force in the upcoming legislature. Le Pen has warned that her victory has only been postponed and continues to be a rising force in the French political landscape, with an eye on the 2027 presidential elections. The impact of this political situation has been reflected in the economic sphere, with the Paris stock exchange experiencing slight declines after the election results. The CAC40 index fell by 0.49%, showing the uncertainty and caution of investors regarding the current political scenario in France. With an uncertain political future and the need to forge alliances and consensus in a polarized context, the country faces a crucial challenge to achieve stability and governance in the coming years.