Early Legislative Election Results Show Gains For Far Right Party

France's Far-Right National Rally Set to Make Gains in Parliamentary Elections

Early Legislative Election Results Show Gains for Far-Right Party

WEB An early legislative election was held in France on 30 June 2024 with a second round held on 7 July one day earlier for some overseas voters to elect all 577 members of the National Assembly. The results of the second round have not yet been fully announced, but exit polls and partial results suggest that the far-right National Rally (RN) party has made significant gains.

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Leaders of France's Far-Right National Rally Try to Put a Brave Face on Projected Results from Parliamentary Elections

The RN is led by Marine Le Pen, who has been a vocal critic of the European Union and immigration. The party's gains are likely due in part to voter anger over the government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and the rising cost of living.

WEB The 2024 European Parliament elections in France were held on 9 June 2024 as part of the 2024 European Parliament election.

Left-Wing Alliance Wins Most Seats in French Parliament After Tactical Voting in Sunday's Second Round Election Thwarted Marine Le Pen

A left-wing alliance has won the most seats in the French parliament after tactical voting in Sunday's second round election thwarted Marine Le Pen, the leader of the far-right National Rally party.

French President Emmanuel Macron appears on a screen as he delivers a speech in Paris June 9 2024.