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French General Election First Round Begins, Far-Right Party Emerges... Macron's Alliance Likely to Lose
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- In the first round of voting for the French National Assembly general election on July 1st, the far-right National Rally (RN) emerged as a strong force, followed by the left-wing alliance, while Macron’s ruling alliance is likely to suffer a major defeat.
- Macron tried to capitalize on public anxiety about the far-right by courting undecided voters, but his ruling alliance failed to gain momentum, and his popularity has declined significantly.
- If the RN eventually wins a majority of seats, its leader, Jordan Bardella, is likely to be appointed Prime Minister.
The first round of the French National Assembly (lower house, 577 seats) general election began on Monday, July 1. The far-right National Rally (RN) has emerged as a strong contender, followed by the left-wing coalition. President Emmanuel Macron's centrist ruling coalition is likely to suffer a major defeat, losing a significant number of seats.
Following a significant defeat to the RN in the European Union (EU) parliamentary elections on June 9, President Macron announced a snap general election in an attempt to "ki-shi-kai-sei" (resurrection). He aimed to capitalize on public anxiety about the far-right, hoping to attract undecided voters. However, the ruling coalition failed to gain momentum, exposing Macron's deep unpopularity.
Recent opinion polls show the RN (which includes some members of the right-wing Republican party) enjoying the highest support. The left-wing coalition, "New People's Front," comprising the far-left party "Unbowed France," the Socialist Party, and the Green Party, is trailing behind, with the ruling coalition following closely.
The main focus now is whether the RN can secure a majority of seats in the final vote. If the RN wins a majority, Jordan Bardella, the party leader, is highly likely to be appointed as prime minister.
