In the first round of French parliamentary elections, Marie Le Pen’s far-right National Unity party has emerged victorious with about 34 percent of the votes. This is more than their left- and center-right rivals, including President Emmanuel Macron’s United bloc, which received 20.5-23 percent of the vote, and the left-wing New People’s Front, which received about 29 percent. Voter turnout was high at almost 60 percent, compared to 39.42 percent two years ago.
In response to the recent election results and the changing political landscape in France, President Emmanuel Macron has announced that he is dissolving the parliament and initiating extraordinary elections. The upcoming second round of parliamentary elections will be crucial in determining the composition of the new parliament and the direction of the country’s future policies.
The final outcome of these elections will depend on how the parties/alliances decide to join forces in each of France’s 577 constituencies. It remains to be seen how these alliances will be formed and what impact they will have on France’s political landscape going forward.