The far-right National Rally (RN) party has won again and is now a major force in French politics. In the next round of voting, centrist and left-wing candidates might step aside to unite against RN, but it seems likely RN will stay dominant.
Whether RN gets an outright majority or not will be crucial. If they win 289 seats or more, they can control the government. Current predictions say they might get between 260 and 310 seats, so the next round is very important.
President Macron and the left-wing New Popular Front are urging voters to support anyone opposing RN in the next round. However, fewer people are listening to these calls, and voting for RN no longer carries the same stigma it once did.
There will be many “triangular” votes, where three candidates compete, making it harder for the anti-RN vote to unite. The high voter turnout means the competition is intense, and the quick campaign left smaller parties struggling to compete.
Many people, especially in cities like Paris, are worried and unhappy about RN’s rise. Meanwhile, rural areas may feel differently.
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