Historic night in Paris! 🥳 Centrist Yael Braun-Pivet has been re-elected as the Speaker of the French National Assembly, securing her position with a relative majority of 220 votes in the third round of voting on Thursday evening.
Braun-Pivet, a key figure in President Emmanuel Macron's centrist coalition, expressed her commitment to unity and cooperation. \"We have an immense responsibility today,\" she declared. \"We have no choice. We must agree, we must cooperate, and we must be able to seek compromises.\"
In a tight race, veteran Communist André Chassaigne came in second with 207 votes, while far-right candidate Sébastien Chenu secured third place with 141 votes.
With the National Assembly's fresh lineup of deputies, Braun-Pivet called on her colleagues to \"provide solutions\" and represent the French people with \"new methods.\" Sounds like change is in the air! 🌬️
According to French law, if no candidate wins an absolute majority in the first two rounds, the one with a relative majority in the third round is elected. That's exactly how Braun-Pivet clinched her victory.
This re-election comes after the legislative elections held on June 30 and July 7, where Macron's centrist coalition finished second with 163 seats. They trailed the left-wing alliance, the New Popular Front (NFP), which grabbed a relative majority with 182 seats in the 577-member National Assembly.
As France navigates a new political landscape, all eyes are on the National Assembly to see how these dynamics will play out. Will they be able to find common ground and move forward? Stay tuned! 📺
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Yael Braun-Pivet re-elected Speaker of French National Assembly
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