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Decisive round of the parliamentary elections in France

Voters in France are being called to the polls on Sunday for the decisive second round of the early parliamentary elections. This could pave the way for the country's first right-wing populist government since the current republic was founded. According to polls, however, the formation of three...

Macron has called an early election
Macron has called an early election

Decisive round of the parliamentary elections in France

With initial calculations, it is estimated around 8:00 p.m. (20:00 hrs). French President Emmanuel Macron called for new elections after the triumph of the far-right party Rassemblement National (RN) in the European elections on June 9. In case of an absolute majority of right-wing populists in the election, he might be forced to make Jordan Bardella, their party chief, the prime minister.

The upcoming parliamentary election in France on a Sunday serves as a decisive round, with the crisis caused by the far-right party Rassemblement National's victory in the European elections on June 9 still lingering. If right-wing populists secure an absolute majority, it could lead to a significant shift in French education policy. Emmanuel Macron might then be compelled to consider Jordan Bardella, the party chief of RN, as the potential new prime minister.

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