Introduction
President Emmanuel Macron has issued a warning, stating that France is at a turning point in its history due to increasing religious differences and high immigration, which could lead to civil unrest. He denounced the far-left France Unbowed and the far-right National Rally for their polarizing policies that exacerbated social unrest. Macron cautioned against radical measures that reject others and underlined the necessity for his centrist government alliance to avert such a situation. France is preparing for a crucial legislative election, and Macron has promised to maintain stability in the face of divisive politics.
President Emmanuel Macron claims that the religious divide and widespread immigration are putting France on the verge of a “Civil War.”
In a recent podcast interview with “Generation Do It Yourself,” French President Emmanuel Macron issued a warning that if far-left or far-right parties win large majorities in the 2019 legislative elections, the situation can turn into a civil war. Macron emphasized that such a situation could only be avoided by his centrist ruling alliance.
Speaking on Monday, Macron blasted the left-wing France Unbowed party and the right-wing National Rally party for pushing divisive policies that heighten social unrest. He called these opposition parties radical and cautioned that their rhetoric could lead to more hostilities. “When daily life becomes difficult, there’s a temptation to vote for extreme solutions,” Macron said, “but the answer can never be to reject others.”
Due to immigration policies, Macron’s ruling coalition suffered a major electoral setback in the European house elections, which prompted him to dissolve the house and call for early elections. Macron, however, reaffirmed his goal to serve as president until the conclusion of his term in 2027, emphasizing the possible change in the balance of power in the event if the opposition took control of the house and government.