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Voting continues in France's pivotal legislative election

France could have its first far-right government since the Nazi occupation in World War II if the National Rally wins an absolute majority.

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French second-round election results: Live map by constituency

Follow the final results in every constituency on our interactive map.

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France’s dissolution of parliament is ‘return to normal,’ expert says

Analysts have been trying to speculate as to why President Emmanuel Macron called a snap election.

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Shock results in French election: Who are the winners and losers?

The far-right National Rally would see a significant rise in its seat share, Ipsos predicts, but tactical voting foiled chances of an absolute majority.

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No majority, no obvious coalition: What is next in France?

The victorious left/green New Popular Front and an unexpected surge in votes for president Macron's liberal Ensemble alliance have beaten Marine Le Pen's nationalists into third place in France’s legislative assembly elections.

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French election second round turnout nearly 60% at 5 pm

As the second round of voting in France continues, a far-right government could come to power. However, most analysts suggest a hung parliament is more likely.

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France's legislative runoff elections explained

Voters in France cast their ballots on Sunday in the second round of what's being tipped as crucial snap parliamentary elections that could produce the country's first far-right government since World War II.

Europe Decoded

Euroviews. In French elections, parties are ignoring the climate change nightmare

If you look at the big picture, despair is only allowed for a short moment. Then we must go back to work and continue the fight because hope is the strongest bond shared by all humanity, Adeline Rochet writes.

France

National Rally's absolute majority in France doubtful, polls show

Even though Jordan Bardella and Marine Le Pen's far-right party and its allies are hardly set to win an absolute majority, the latest polls show they could garner the support of centrist and right-wing maverick voters.

Economy

What are the economic stakes in France's second round election?

Analysts concur that fiscal risks for France would increase if Marine Le Pen's National Rally secures an absolute majority, though latest polls suggest this outcome is unlikely.

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French elections: Candidates abroad vie for ex-pat votes

French citizens living abroad are represented in the National Assembly through the election of 11 of the 577 deputies, each representing a different region of the world. Euronews has interviewed some candidates who are vying for these votes—sometimes from thousands of kilometres away.

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Who’s who in France’s left-wing coalition?

While the far-right and centrist camps have clear frontmen leading the charge, multiple faces make up France’s left-wing coalition.

World News

Euro 2024 gets political as Mbappé warns of far-right 'catastrophe'

France's players have been vocal at Euro 2024 with calls to get out to vote in parliamentary elections. The England team, not so much.

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French legislative elections: Voters' dilemma when candidates withdraw

In Tourcoing, the NFP candidate withdrew from the race to block the far right. Now, voters will have to choose between Gérald Darmanin and the RN in the second round.

Europe Decoded

Euroviews. How could France’s electoral turmoil affect consensus on Ukraine?

If French support falters, this could effectively become the event that kills the European consensus on standing firm against Russian aggression. You know who will be opening the champagne then, Celia Belin and Pawel Zerka write.

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French far right might fall short of majority in runoff, poll reveals

The latest poll suggests a far-right majority can be blocked in parliament, with the National Rally falling short of the 289 seats needed to control the National Assembly.

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French elections: Thousands gather in Paris to protest far-right surge

Unions, independent media, citizen organisations organised a rally in Paris on Wednesday night to support the left-wing bloc and denounce the rise of the far-right in the upcoming second round of parliamentary elections.

Tech News

European far-right used AI to support political messaging, reports say

It’s difficult to assess how artificial intelligence (AI)-generated images used by the far-right impacted France’s first round of legislative elections and those at the European level, one analysis said.

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How extreme is too extreme for Europe's far right?

National Rally, Reform UK and others have all rejected allegations of extremism, but drawing the line isn't simple.

Economy

Eurozone private sector expands in June: Spain grows, France contracts

Euro area private sector activity grew in June, surpassing earlier estimates and showing robust recovery. Activity in Spain showed the strongest growth, while contractionary conditions held in France amid election uncertainties.