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Election Update in France
Stay informed with the latest election updates in France. Follow the key developments, results, and analysis as the political landscape evolves in this crucial period.
France is gearing up for the first round of a crucial snap parliamentary election scheduled for this Sunday. The election was called by President Emmanuel Macron following a significant setback for his party in the European elections earlier this June. The second round of voting is set for July 7th, and the outcomes will be closely watched by both the French population and the rest of Europe.
Voting Intentions and Projections
Recent polls indicate that the far-right National Rally (RN) and its allies, LR-Ciotti, are leading in voting intentions with around 35.5%. The leftist-socialist New Popular Front is close behind at 29.5%, while Macron’s camp, Ensemble, is at 19.5%. Projections suggest that the National Rally could secure between 250 and 280 seats in the National Assembly, poised to be a significant player in the upcoming government formation.
- An Ipsos poll for France Bleu shows RN and LR-Ciotti leading with 35.5% voting intentions.
- Elabe poll for BFMTV predicts the National Rally to receive 36% of the vote.
- Odoxa poll for Le Nouvel Obs projects RN and allies at 33% of the vote.
Winning parties need to secure at least 12.5% of the votes to advance to the second round. The Republicans, facing challenges after Ciotti’s alliance with the National Rally, are at risk of exclusion from the next phase of the elections. Other smaller parties like R! of Éric Zemmour and centrist and leftist forces could play pivotal roles in the final outcome.
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