France's Prime Minister: Government will remain in office for the time being after the election
It is likely that the current government will remain in power until after the Olympic and Paralympic Games, which take place from July 26 to September 8.
The right-wing populist party Rassemblement National, which received 33 percent of the votes in the first round, is the favorite in the election. According to two polls from last Friday, they achieve a relative majority of 200 to 230 seats. For an absolute majority, 289 of the 577 seats would be required.
However, there are still numerous variables. It depends heavily on how many voters actually follow the candidate recommendations, who have withdrawn to hinder RN candidates. The turnout rate and the number of invalid votes are also decisive.
RN politician Marine Le Pen expressed confidence that an absolute majority would still be achieved. "I am convinced that we have a serious chance," she said. The projections for seat distribution only aimed to influence the motivation of voters, she assumed.
According to the latest polls, the left-green electoral alliance New People's Front is in second place and can expect 145 to 190 seats. The government camp therefore comes to 120 to 162 seats.
The ultrashort election campaign of just over three weeks was marked not only by fierce debates, but also by physical violence in some cases. Approximately 50 candidates and campaigners were physically attacked, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin announced. This includes the government spokesperson Prisca Thevenot, who filed a complaint. She herself remained unharmed, but one of her supporters was admitted to the hospital with a jaw injury.
The election campaign ends on Friday at midnight. The decisive round of the election to the National Assembly takes place on Sunday. Around 200 candidates have withdrawn from the three-cornered contests to reduce the chances of the respective RN candidates in their constituencies. Since 76 candidates have already made it through in the first round, voting will take place in only 501 of the 577 constituencies.
- Despite the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the government's tenure is expected to continue, as they hold power until after the events from July 26 to September 8.
- The right-wing party Rassemblement National, with a strong 33% vote share in the initial round, is predicted to secure between 200 to 230 seats in the upcoming parliamentary election.
- The right-wing populist party's Prime Minister, Marine Le Pen, maintains her optimism, asserting they have a good chance of reaching an absolute majority in the Parliamentary election.
- Following the election campaign, if successful, the Rassemblement National will likely govern France from their Office in Paris.
- The opposition, the left-green electoral alliance New People's Front, is forecast to finish second, with potential seat allocations ranging from 145 to 190.
- The election period has been marred by physical attacks and instances of violence, as cited by Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin, affecting approximately 50 candidates and campaigners, including government spokesperson Prisca Thevenot.
