France is abuzz as the far right takes the lead in the parliamentary election. Check out the latest updates and projections!
The much-anticipated French parliamentary election of 2024 is underway, with voters across mainland France participating in a high-stakes political event. President Emmanuel Macron's call for a snap vote after a defeat at the European elections has set the stage for a potentially historic outcome. The far-right National Rally, led by Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella, is leading in early projections, raising the possibility of a significant political shift.
As polling suggests a high turnout, all eyes are on the potential increase in the National Rally's share of the vote, signaling a possible shift in France's political landscape. The first round of elections on Sunday is crucial, with the far right poised to make significant gains. The outcome of this election could potentially mark the country's first far-right government since the Nazi occupation during World War II.
Amidst the intense political atmosphere, projections show voters punishing Macron's centrist approach, potentially paving the way for the National Rally to secure power. The uncertainty surrounding the final result adds to the suspense, as the anti-immigrant, eurosceptic RN aims to form a government alongside Macron. This election is a pivotal moment in French politics, with far-reaching implications for the future direction of the country.
In a surprising turn of events, the far right National Rally has taken the lead in the first round of parliamentary elections, dealing a blow to traditional political forces. The current projections signal a shift towards a new political era in France, with implications for the European political landscape. As the election drama unfolds, the world watches closely to see how this historic event will shape the future of French politics.
Parliamentary polls come after President Emmanuel Macron called for a snap vote following defeat at European elections.
Voters across mainland France are casting ballots in the first round of early parliamentary elections.
France holds the first round of parliamentary elections on Sunday. Opinion polls show the far right could win.
Polling suggests high turnout for elections in which far-right National Rally could significantly increase share of vote.
France is holding early parliamentary elections that could bring the country's first far-right government since Nazi occupation during World War II.
The National Rally (RN) of Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella is well ahead in the polls - three weeks to the day since they won European elections. President ...
Snap legislative elections could end French President Emmanuel Macron's centrist political experiment and bring Marine Le Pen's far-right party to power.
Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally (RN) party has taken the lead in the first round of France's parliamentary elections on Sunday, initial projections ...
The first round of a snap parliamentary election in France points to a surge in votes for the anti-immigrant National Rally party.
The high-turnout results provide little clarity on whether the anti-immigrant, eurosceptic RN will be able to form a government alongside Emmanuel Macron.
Marine Le Pen's National Rally made big gains in the first round of a snap parliamentary election that could see the far-right take power in France for the ...
Early projections show National Rally on course for victory in the vote for a new parliament as Emmanuel Macron's election gamble backfires.
Exit polls project Marine Le Pen's far-right RN won 34% and President Emmanuel Macron's centrist alliance won 20.3%.
Here's a guide to what comes next as voters gear up for the decisive second round of voting on 7 July, when France could decide to give control of its ...