Five days before the snap elections in France, the far-right National Rally (RN) leads the polls on 36%, followed by the left-wing coalition New Popular Front (27%). French President Macron's party is trailing, polling at 20%. Follow our live blog below.
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As the campaign for the snap legislative election enters its final week, President Emmanuel Macron has been increasing his public interventions despite warnings from his allies and his fall in popularity.
On Monday, the French leader said the programmes of the “extremes” could lead “to civil war."
His plea came a day before the 28-year-old leader of the far-right National Rally, Jordan Bardella, unveiled a more detailed plan of his proposals if his party were to win.
You can get all the latest news and expert analysis on the French parliamentary elections here.
Before we start, here is some key information to get you up to date:
The French are going to the polls on 30 June and 7 July, when m
ore than 49,5 million registered voters will choose 577 MPs to represent them in the National Assembly.
The goal for any party is to achieve at least 289 seats in parliament to have an absolute majority and thus be able to conduct its programme without having to negotiate with other parties.
The latest polls predict the far-right National Rally and its allies will likely win the most seats but might not have the absolute majority needed to form a government.
Another outcome could be that the far right obtains an absolute majority, which will force Marcon to name a prime minister from their ranks leading to what the French call a period of “cohabitation” — here’s our explainer on how that would work and other possible outcomes.
Although the French government system may seem like a presidential one, most of the power resides with the parliament, which calls the shots.
A far-right and eurosceptic government could mean trouble for the EU and its institutions.
Stick with Euronews as we keep updating you daily on the big election stories here in France.
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The left-wing campaign is in full swing!
As the first round of a surprise snap election approaches, the New Popular Front, an alliance of the French left-wing parties, is giving it all to make themselves heard in Paris and other major cities.
But it is the rural areas the left is aiming for by sending fresh volunteers to distribute flyers. Watch our video report below.
French left-wing candidates use fresh volunteers to woo voters
Candidates from the left-wing alliance march through the streets of Paris, distributing flyers and engaging with voters, as they rely on new volunteers……
Now, how about the left-wing coalition? What are their proposals?
France's left-wing parties struggled to find common ground ahead of the European elections but have struck an alliance for the snap legislative elections.
Read more about their programme below and where they stand on certain key issues like Ukraine, cost of living, and immigration.
Where does the French left stand on immigration, Ukraine and climate?
France’s left-wing parties struggled to find common ground ahead of the European elections but have struck an alliance for the snap legislative elections.……
Immigration, Ukraine, energy: Where does the French far right stand?
Jordan Bardella, the leader of the far-right National Rally (RN) party currently ahead in the polls, unveiled on Monday his party's proposals on the cost of living crisis, Ukraine, and immigration for the upcoming French legislative elections.
We break down everything you need to know about the party's stance on key issues such as Ukraine and the cost of living crisis.
Immigration, Ukraine, energy: Where does the French far right stand?
In the run-up to the first round of French elections on Sunday, the far-right National Rally (RN) is currently leading in the polls, ahead of the left-wing……
A racist campaign poster in northeastern France sparks outrage
“Let's give white children a future”: the poster of a far-right candidate caused outrage on Tuesday in the northeastern region of Lorraine.
The mayor of the city of Neuves-Maisons, Pascal Schneider, told local media he filed a complaint against the far-right candidate Pierre-Nicolas Nups for causing "discrimination, hatred or racist violence."
Une affiche raciste suscite l'indignation en Lorraine https://t.co/0BSzrNDIn7
— _Tea_Wels (@tea_wels) June 25, 2024
Voting opened on Tuesday for French citizens living abroad
Voting has begun on Tuesday for French people living abroad. They have three days to vote online.
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Accédez au portail de vote et récupérez vos coordonnées.
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How could French elections impact European sovereign debt market?
European financial markets brace for turbulence as the French parliamentary elections approach. ABN Amro’s rates strategist Sonia Renoult warns of potential……
First major debate on Tuesday night
Prime minister Gabriel Attal, far-right leader Jordan Bardella and left-wing MP Manuel Bompard will debate on the French TV channel TF1 starting at 9 p.m.
The debate has caused a stir since the traditional right-wing party The Republicans (LR) have not been invited.
How do the elections work and what are the possible outcomes?
According to the latest Ipsos poll, the far-right National Rally party is leading the polls with 36% of voting intentions, while the presidential camp is lagging at 20%.
This means French President Emmanuel Macron could end up with a prime minister and a government from a different party -- that's known as a "cohabitation". Here’s our explainer about the possible outcomes and what this could mean for the presidential camp.
France faces political paralysis: Four scenarios for the elections
French President Emmanuel Macron could end up with a prime minister and a government from a different party in a system known in France as “cohabitation”.……