German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has expressed his concerns about the possibility of a far-right victory in France’s upcoming snap parliamentary elections. He mentioned that he is worried about the elections in France and hopes that parties other than Marine Le Pen’s will be successful. However, he acknowledged that the outcome will ultimately be decided by the French people.
Recent polls suggest that President Emmanuel Macron’s governing alliance may come in third place in the legislative elections, trailing behind Marine Le Pen’s Rassemblement National (RN) and a new left-wing alliance. There will be a second round of voting on July 7. RN president Jordan Bardella could potentially become France’s next prime minister, but he has stated that he will only accept the position if his party and its allies win a majority of seats.
In a similar trend, Germany’s far-right AfD party saw increased support in the recent European Parliament elections, while Chancellor Scholz’s governing coalition faced defeats. The rise of far-right and populist movements in European countries has been a growing concern for global leaders, with many fearing their spread could lead to political instability and economic downturn.
