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French legislative elections: What's next for Macron's party?

After a new crushing defeat at the hands of the far-right in the first round of the legislative elections on Sunday, the future of French President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist party is at stake with some experts even questioning whether it will continue to exist.

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Far-right National Rally tops French election poll results - Live

The National Rally put in a strong performance in the first round of legislative elections, and other parties are now discussing which tactics can block Marine Le Pen from power.

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High turnout of 59% at 5pm in the French legislative election

With three hours of voting remaining turnout at 5pm on Sunday in the first round of the French legislative elections stood at 59.39%.

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Far-right leads in latest poll ahead of France's legislative elections

At least 289 seats are needed for a parliamentary majority, and National Rally is predicted to get between 260 and 295 seats.

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Why is Emmanuel Macron so disliked by French voters?

Analysts say that Macron's decision to dissolve parliament was not understood by French voters.

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How did Macron’s centrist movement alter French politics?

The French president has sold his party as a centrist force against extremism, but now he faces an uncertain election, and his strategy of pitting his presidential coalition against two extremes may no longer work with voters.

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No French boots on the ground in Ukraine, Bardella says

In the run-up to the first round of French elections on Sunday, opponents of Emmanuel Macron slammed him in a televised debate over his comment on not ruling out putting French troops on the ground in Ukraine.

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Vox backs Le Pen as Spain keeps an eye on French elections

In the run-up to the first round of French elections on Sunday, Spain's premier far-right party is hoping for a result that will amplify its own message.

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What do EU capitals think about the French elections?

With France set for the polls in the first round of legislative elections on Sunday (30 June), Marine Le Pen's Rassemblement National is leading the polls.

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Orban meets Macron ahead of Hungary's EU Presidency

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban met with French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss support for Ukraine and other key issues before Hungary's EU presidency commences on 1 July.

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France's Greens urge Macron's coalition to block far right in election

The Greens want a commitment from parties in Prime Minister Gabriel Attal's coalition to drop out of the race in the second round if it means blocking the far-right National Rally.

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France elections: Germans prepare for seismic change in EU politics

As France gears up for the shocking snap elections that French President Emmanuel Macron called during the EU elections, Germans are preparing for a seismic change in EU politics.

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French President Macron claims 'extremes' could lead 'to civil war'

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.

France

French vote: Is France headed to a minority government?

According to recent polls, the far-right National Rally and its allies lead in the projections but don't have the absolute majority needed to form a government.

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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". What is the process for forming a new government? What happens if there is no majority? How do the president's and parliament's powers compare?

Tech News

Why French tech is worried about Macron’s snap election

French tech companies spoke to Euronews Next about their concerns about the potential outcomes of the snap election the president has called for on June 30 and July 7.

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Brussels, my love? The struggle to fill the EU top jobs

In this edition of our weekly talkshow, participants discuss the ongoing talks about the appointments for the EU top jobs, the election campaign in France and football as a unifying factor.

Belgium

Could Enrico Letta be Macron's trump card against Meloni?

Former Italian PM's candidacy for European Council president could be Macron's secret weapon in the struggle against Meloni's bid for one of the EU's top jobs in Brussels.

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Concerns grow over economic proposals ahead of French elections

French business leaders are worried about the economic policies political parties have proposed ahead of the snap parliamentary elections.

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Macron’s Liberals vow to pip Meloni's ECR in EU Parliament race

A post-election push for new members sees the rival groups neck and neck in the race to become the third biggest force in the hemicycle.