PARIS — French Prime Minister Jean Castex said Tuesday that his government would tender its resignation if Emmanuel Macron is re-elected president, in a bid to provide a “new impetus” for Macron’s centrist party ahead of parliamentary elections in June. Macron is facing a close race in the run-off on Sunday against far-right veteran Marine Le Pen, with analysts warning that low turnout could prove a wildcard even though most polls show Macron in the lead. ADVERTISEMENTIf he is re-elected, “in the subsequent days, as is the tradition, I will present the president with my resignation and that of the government,” Castex told France Inter radio. “The game isn’t over yet and we certainly can’t draw conclusions… that this election, this match, is already decided,” Castex said. RELATED STORIESMacron seeks new term in tight French voteADVERTISEMENTMacron makes last-minute appeal to dispirited left as Le Pen surgesCautious Macron holds advantage in French electionAhead of election, Macron banks on rosy French economy, new jobsSubscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer April 19, 2022 19:43 UTC