The upcoming parliamentary elections in France on June 30 and July 7 are shaping up to be a tightly contested race. According to a recent survey conducted by IFOP, the right-wing extremist party National Gathering (RN) is expected to win a significant 34 percent of the vote in the first round, while the left-wing Popular Front alliance trails closely behind with 29 percent. President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist alliance is currently at 22 percent.
The potential impact of an RN victory on France’s relationship with the EU is a major concern for many. Some believe that Paris may face punishment from Brussels if it wins the election due to its high debt levels. Additionally, Le Pen’s party has been criticized for its closeness to Putin and its anti-German sentiment, which raises questions about its potential danger for Germany.
Macron ordered early parliamentary elections in response to his alliance’s defeat in the European Parliament vote, sparking protests across the country with hundreds of thousands of people taking to the streets against RN. The outcome of these elections will have significant implications for France’s political landscape and its relationship with the EU.
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