French Socialists and Greens Withdraw from Political Talks Amid Deadlock

France's Socialist and Green parties have withdrawn from discussions with President Macron to resolve the nation's political standstill. Citing Macron's refusal to consider a leftist government, leaders from both parties are urging peaceful protests. Macron's centrist stance remains challenged by a divided and nearly equally powerful parliament.

France's Socialist and Green parties have announced their withdrawal from further discussions with President Emmanuel Macron aimed at resolving the country's political deadlock. The leaders made the announcement on Tuesday, calling on their supporters to engage in peaceful protests instead.

President Macron had dismissed the possibility of forming a left-wing government on Monday, arguing it would be immediately ousted by lawmakers from other factions. He subsequently called for another series of marathon talks with party leaders on Tuesday, but the prospect of coalition formation remained bleak.

The New Popular Front (NFP), an alliance including Socialists, Greens, and the eurosceptic France Unbowed (LFI), claimed victory in recent snap parliamentary elections. Despite this, internal conflicts and resistance from political adversaries have hindered their attempts to establish a leftist government, especially given their refusal to sever ties with LFI and its outspoken leader, Jean-Luc Melenchon.

(With inputs from agencies.)