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Latest news on 2024 French legislative election, providing comprehensive coverage of snap polls, National Assembly votes, party campaigns, and electoral results in France's parliamentary contest.
France is in the midst of a crucial legislative election, called unexpectedly by President Emmanuel Macron after his alliance's poor showing in the June 2024 European Parliament elections. All 577 seats in the National Assembly are up for grabs, with the first round of voting held on 30 June and the second round scheduled for 7 July 2024. This snap election comes just two years after the previous legislative contest in 2022.
The election is shaping up as a three-way battle between Macron's centrist Ensemble alliance, the left-wing New Popular Front coalition, and Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally. Early results from the first round on 30 June showed the National Rally and its allies leading with 33.15% of the vote, followed by the New Popular Front with 28.14% and Ensemble with 21.27%. Turnout was notably high at 66.71%, potentially the highest for a first-round legislative vote since 1997.
The campaign has been marked by heated debates over immigration, economic policies, and France's role in Europe. Candidates have crisscrossed the country holding rallies and participating in televised debates. However, there have also been concerning incidents of racial abuse and threats against candidates, highlighting tensions around the election. The compressed timeframe for the snap poll has posed logistical challenges for smaller parties and overseas territories in particular.
This election comes at a pivotal moment for France, with the country still grappling with the aftermath of the gilets jaunes protests and facing economic headwinds. The outcome could significantly reshape the political landscape, potentially forcing Macron into an uncomfortable cohabitation with an opposition-led government or even triggering further elections if no clear majority emerges. The National Assembly elections have historically served as a key check on presidential power in the French political system.
NewsNow's dedicated feed on the 2024 French legislative election provides up-to-the-minute coverage from a wide range of reliable French and international news sources. Stay informed about the latest poll numbers, candidate statements, analysis from political experts, and official results as they come in. Whether you're a political junkie, a concerned French citizen, or simply interested in European politics, this comprehensive feed is your essential resource for following this consequential election.