French Voters Head to the Polls Amidst Parliamentary Elections
Macron and Le Pen Lead the Race
French voters returned to the polls on Sunday, June 30, three weeks after President Emmanuel Macron surprised the nation with a snap election call. The incumbent president is currently projected to win more than 28% of the vote, coming in first place ahead of Marine Le Pen, leader of the far-right National Rally (RN), with over 23% of the vote.
National Rally Surprises in First Round
Le Pen's RN party led the first round of France's parliamentary elections on Sunday, bringing it closer to gaining significant influence in the National Assembly. The far-right party, led by Le Pen and Jordan Bardella, won the first round, dealing a blow to President Macron and his allies.
National Rally on Track for Victory
Projections indicate that Le Pen's National Rally and her allies are on track to finish first in the parliamentary elections, potentially securing a major setback for President Emmanuel Macron. This would mark a significant shift in the French political landscape and could have implications for the country's policies and international standing.
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