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June 30, 2024, 09:42 PM - 3 mins read
France's far-right National Rally (RN), led by Marine Le Pen, emerged victorious in the first round of the country's parliamentary election, according to exit polls. The RN secured approximately 34% of the vote, surpassing its leftist and centrist competitors, including President Emmanuel Macron's Together alliance, which garnered between 20.5% and 23%. The New Popular Front (NFP), a coalition of left-wing parties, followed closely with around 29% of the vote, as indicated by multiple exit polls from Ipsos, Ifop, OpinionWay, and Elabe.
Read more![France is heading to the polls on Sunday for high-stakes snap parliamentary elections that could significantly alter the nation's political trajectory. France is heading to the polls on Sunday for high-stakes snap parliamentary elections that could significantly alter the nation's political trajectory.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fmacron-votingjpg_1719737115001.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
June 30, 2024, 01:45 AM - 2 mins read
Current polls indicate that the RN is on course to win the largest number of seats in the National Assembly. However, it remains uncertain whether the party will secure an outright majority. High voter turnout is anticipated, with the latest opinion polls showing the RN securing between 35 percent and 37 percent of the vote.
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