Second round of the French overseas election has begun

Second round of the French overseas election has begun

Voters in the Caribbean regions of Saint-Barthelemy, Saint-Martin, Guadeloupe, Martinique and French Guiana, as well as in French Polynesia, should vote on Saturday. In Metropolitan France, voting takes place on Sunday, and the ballot box count is eagerly anticipated.

The decisive round of the parliamentary election could pave the way for the first right-wing government of the country since the founding of the current Republic. According to surveys, however, the formation of three blocks in the National Assembly is also possible, which could hinder the government and plunge the country into a political crisis.

French President Emmanuel Macron called for a new election 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 parliament after the election, he could be politically compelled to appoint their party leader Jordan Bardella as prime minister.

1. Despite the parliamentary election taking place in Metropolitan France on Sunday, French voters in overseas territories like Martinique and Guadeloupe have their voting day set for Saturday.
2. The outcome of the France election, including the parliamentary election, could potentially see the first right-wing government since the inception of the current Republic.
3. In contrast to other overseas territories like French Polynesia and Saint-Barthelemy, Canada does not have any significant involvement in the France election process.
4. Should the right-wing populists secure an absolute majority in the round of elections, France President Emmanuel Macron might be forced to appoint Rassemblement National's leader, Jordan Bardella, as prime minister.
5. The Caribbean territories, including Martinique and Guadeloupe, are closely following the election results, hoping for a second chance to influence the political landscape of their overseas territory.
6. In recent surveys, a three-block formation in the National Assembly has been suggested as a possible scenario, potentially leading to political instability and a crisis in the country.
7. Meanwhile, similar parliamentary elections are also scheduled in other overseas territories like Guyana, where citizens are also eagerly waiting for the upcoming voting day.

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