In a video posted on social media, Marine Le Pen, the president of the National Rally deputies, expressed her wish for 2025 to be a “decisive year” to put France and the European Union “back in the race of history”, hoping for a “happy outcome” to the current government instability through a “democratic decision”. She believes that the resolution to the current situation, which everyone laments, will come from the people through a democratic decision, as she had previously indicated in mid-December that she was preparing for an early presidential election.
The president of the National Assembly, Yaël Braun-Pivet (Renaissance), reiterates her confidence in the country and promises to work for the common good despite a “so fractured, so divided” National Assembly. She remains optimistic about the future, despite the challenges faced by the country, and is committed to serving the interests of the French people.
The president of the Senate, Gérard Larcher (The Republicans), also expresses his optimism for the future despite the crises, advocating for a year of “renewed trust”. He highlights that the Senate of the Republic will celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2025 with a series of institutional and cultural events planned throughout the year, emphasizing the importance of the Senate’s role in the French political landscape.
In order to revive a country in crisis, Valérie Pécresse, the president of the Île-de-France region (The Republicans), advocates for a “double revolution”: one focused on reducing bureaucracy to reinvigorate France, and the other centered around decentralization. She believes that streamlining bureaucratic processes and empowering local governments will be crucial in revitalizing the country and fostering economic growth and social cohesion.
