French National Assembly President Braun-Pivet to seek third term

Yaël Braun-Pivet, the president of France's National Assembly, has declared her intention to run for a third term as a deputy in the upcoming legislative elections. She cited her desire to "continue to be useful to my constituents and our democracy" as her motivation.

Braun-Pivet, a Renaissance party deputy for the Yvelines region, explained that she had always envisioned serving three five-year terms. When questioned about the possibility of the National Assembly not being dissolved after the 2027 presidential election, she acknowledged that "everything is possible." She added that while not necessarily the most probable outcome, it would depend on the election results and the next president.

The French president has the option to dissolve the National Assembly following the presidential election in April and May 2027. This prospect is heightened by the current lack of a majority in the chamber. Braun-Pivet urged the government coalition to focus on substantive policy discussions before deciding on a candidate to lead their project. She suggested that an agreement on a collective project should be reached in the fall, followed by a decision on who will champion it.