Right-wing party gains lead in France, Macron lags behind in presidential race

Paris (Team Newsbuddy): In France’s parliamentary elections, the far-right National Rally has gained a lead in the first round, cementing its dominance in French politics and bringing it closer to power.

Activists rejoiced as anti-immigrant National Rally leader Marine Le Pen said that “the Macron faction has been completely wiped out.”

The National Rally is headed for victory with 33.2% of the vote, while the entire left-wing coalition appeared to be lagging behind with 28.1% of the vote and the Macron faction got 21% of the vote.

28-year-old National Rally leader Jordan Bardella said, “If the people of France vote for me, I want to be their prime minister.”

Far-right parties have never won the first round of national elections in France before. Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella are seeking a majority with 289 seats in France’s 577-seat parliament, the National Assembly.

But after the second round of elections, the National Rally’s dream does not seem to be fulfilled. Without a majority, France will see a hung assembly and the National Rally will not be able to fulfill its agenda on tax cuts, immigration and law and order.

Emmanuel Macron did not have any specific reason to announce elections, but after the National Rally’s victory in the European elections, he said that this was a “very responsible solution.” Now it is proving to be a gamble that can turn the political system upside down.
The highest jump in voting percentage was seen since 1997.