French Election Results: Unexpected Surge for Left-Wing Coalition, Far-Right National Rally Falls Short
The National Rally party won a crushing victory in the first round of voting for the French National Assembly, bringing its long-taboo policies back to the forefront of French politics.
However, a left-wing coalition unexpectedly surged in the polls, and the far-right National Rally fell short of predictions, leaving the outcome of the second round uncertain.
In the first round of voting, the National Rally won 19% of the vote, followed by the left-wing coalition NUPES with 18%. The incumbent centrist coalition Ensemble! came in third with 17%. The far-right Reconquête! party won 5%, and the traditional right-wing Les Républicains won 4%.
The second round of voting will be held on June 19th, and the outcome is still uncertain. The left-wing coalition is hoping to capitalize on its momentum from the first round and form a majority in the National Assembly. However, the National Rally is also hoping to gain seats and become the largest party in the Assembly.
The outcome of the French parliamentary election will have a significant impact on the country's political landscape. If the left-wing coalition wins, it will be able to block President Emmanuel Macron's agenda and potentially force him to call new elections. If the National Rally wins, it will be a major victory for the far-right and could lead to a shift in French politics.
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