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July 8, 2024, 10:37 AM - 2 min read
French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal announced his resignation on Monday, citing his commitment to overseeing the upcoming Paris Olympics as a top priority. This decision follows initial election projections indicating a lead for the leftist coalition, dealing a blow to Macron’s ruling party and positioning the right-wing National Rally in third place.
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July 1, 2024, 10:12 AM - 2 min 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.
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June 30, 2024, 02:15 PM - 2 min 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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