In the first round of legislative elections in France, the far right emerged victorious. The National Rally, led by Marine Le Pen, secured 33.1% of the votes, ahead of the left-wing coalition New Popular Front, which obtained 28%. President Emmanuel Macron’s party came in third with 20% of the votes, while the Republicans stood at 10%. The increased voter turnout of 66.7% highlighted the significance of the election.
The second round of elections, scheduled for the following Sunday, will determine the final configuration of the Assembly. The progressive camp has begun strategizing to defeat the far right, with many candidates withdrawing to form a barrier against National Rally candidates. Macron called for a broad demonstration to counter the far-right advance, urging democratic and republican unity.
In light of a possible National Rally majority in the Assembly, Bardella announced plans to be a prime minister of cohabitation, respecting the Constitution and the office of the President of the Republic. Le Pen declared that Macronist bloc was practically wiped out after
