French Parliamentary Election 2024: Macron Faces Off Against Far-Right Le Pen in a Power Struggle
French voters head to the polls in a pivotal snap parliamentary election called by President Emmanuel Macron. After a surprising defeat in the European elections, Macron's centrist alliance faces off against Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally. Who will shape France's future as prime minister? Stay tuned as the results unfold!
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00:00French voters began casting their ballots on Sunday, i.e. today on 30th of June, in
00:09the first round of a snap parliamentary election that could drastically reshape the nation's
00:15political landscape.
00:17This pivotal election may usher in the country's first far-right government since World War
00:22II, making a significant shift within the European Union.
00:27The first exit polls and seat projections for the decisive second round, scheduled for
00:33a week later, are expected to be released as soon as the polls close.
00:39President Emmanuel Macron called for this snap election after its centrist alliance
00:45suffered a crushing defeat in the recent European elections to Marine Le Pen's national rally.
00:52Le Pen's national rally, known for its Eurosceptic and anti-immigrant stance, was once considered
01:00a French party.
01:01Now, it's closer to gaining power than ever before.
01:06France's political landscape could be heading for unprecedented turbulence.
01:11Macron, who intends to complete his presidential term until 2027, would find himself in a power
01:19struggle.
01:20A national rally victory could mark a radical change, not only for France, but for its role
01:26within the European Union.
01:28Le Pen's policies, which include a high-spending economic program and strict immigration controls,
01:36could shift France from being a cornerstone of the EU to a more contentious member state.
01:44This shift would also bring uncertainty regarding France's stance on the Russia-Ukraine
01:50conflict, given Le Pen's historical ties to Russia.
01:55Opinion polls currently show the national rally leading with 33-36% of the popular vote,
02:03following the new Popular Front, a hastily formed left-wing coalition, and Macron's centrist
02:09alliance.
02:10However, predicting the exact distribution of seats in the 577-seat National Assembly
02:17remains challenging due to the complexities of the electoral system.
02:23France stands on the brink of a potentially historic shift.
02:26Whether it will experience a period of unprecedented cohabitation between Macron's presidency
02:32and a far-right government or continue under centrist leadership remains to be seen.