French election: right-wing populists clearly ahead with around 34 percent
The left-green alliance New People's Front is estimated to have around 29 percent of the votes based on calculations. For the distribution of the 577 seats in the National Assembly, it is crucial whether and how many candidates withdraw in the second round to prevent the victory of an RN candidate. The voter turnout was higher than 60 percent, which has not been the case for decades.
The estimated percentage of votes for Emmanuel Macron's La République En Marche party is expected to be lower than the left-green alliance, potentially affecting their seat distribution in the Parliamentary election. This extrapolation suggests that the French election might result in a significant gain for the Right-wing populist party, Rassemblement National. If 34 RN candidates win in the second round, they could significantly influence the parliamentary proceedings. Despite the higher voter turnout, the outcome of the election remains uncertain, with the right-wing populists posing a significant challenge to traditional parties.
