2024-08-31 07:20:37
A long-time defender of the establishment of appropriate representatives in legislative elections, François Bayrou noted that the current political crisis proves that it is right, by putting the limits of the current electoral system, that a maximum of one member with two rounds. Recalling that this measure was one of the conditions of his partnership with Emmanuel Macron in 2017, a close friend of the head of state suggested to have this change in the electoral law obtained by force.
More than seven weeks after early legislative elections, France still does not have a new prime minister. In your opinion, is the current disruption caused by our voting system?
For the most part, yes. This electoral law forces people who have nothing in common, of opposing political and intellectual principles, to come together artificially to add votes. On the other hand, the majority vote requires a fight. It is more profitable in an election to choose an enemy and make him an enemy to win. Simple confrontation and opposition is more rewarding than constructive approach. The “basket” on one side and the “holy” on the other side and any compromise is forbidden. Prohibition system.
How will a referendum offer a solution when the current political divide creates barriers?
The relevant electoral law, and what’s more, it created a new political landscape. Everyone shows themselves in their own colors, it’s a more realistic way and you need to explore your own ideas. Once we pass the bar of let’s say 5%, we are sure of a representative group. But everyone knows that they will not get the most by themselves. So we are obliged to look at our competitors not only as enemies, but as potential partners. We know even before the result that we will have to collect. It changed everything. I added that today’s situation is funny. For decades, observers of the majority vote have learned that it is the only way to get majorities. And we have the result before our eyes: A conference more explosive than it was before. Their script has become vague.
The subject is not included in many of the treaties that have been proposed, even by your friends in many outgoing ones. How do you explain it when the subject can be unanimous, if we are to believe what you say?
The voting method shapes minds, not for one election, but for a long time. Even in the assembly that has become diverse and therefore forced to compromise, there are many reflexes, clannishness, caricature and hatred of its candidates. But I see every day that the idea of moderation is in everyone’s mind today. It is the only reliable form for very accurate execution. It is necessary for all political forces to recognize the legitimacy, including that of their enemies. It is now inevitable, and fortunately, that this idea will gain ground.
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