The French President is under fire for warning that a far-right or hard-left win in snap polls could lead to a “civil war.”
Macron: “If the extremes prevail, the result could be a civil war.”
Critics accuse him of fear-mongering and stress that such statements only serve to scare the public.
The controversy comes as the National Rally, led by Marine Le Pen, gains momentum in the polls, with implications for France’s political stability.
Macron’s decision to dissolve the National Assembly has heightened political tensions.
Source: DW, Politico
🇫🇷 IS FRANCE ON THE VERGE OF CIVIL WAR?!
The French President is under fire for warning that a far-right or hard-left win in snap polls could lead to a "civil war."
Macron:
"If the extremes prevail, the result could be a civil war."
Critics accuse him of fear-mongering and… pic.twitter.com/2IYbvD0DmR
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) June 25, 2024