President Emmanuel Macron, accompanied by supporters and security personnel, arrived at his designated polling station in Paris early in the morning to cast his vote in the first round of France’s parliamentary election. Amidst a flurry of media attention, he expressed confidence in his party’s platform and the importance of civic engagement.
Meanwhile, far-right leader Marine Le Pen also participated in the electoral process, casting her ballot in her hometown with a steady stream of supporters. She reiterated her party’s stance on key issues facing the nation and emphasized the significance of this election for shaping France’s political landscape.
The voting process unfolded amidst heightened anticipation across the country, with both candidates aiming to secure crucial victories for their respective parties.
French voters went to the polls on Sunday for the first round of a snap parliamentary election, which could lead to the country’s first far-right government since World War Two. This potential shift could have significant implications for the European Union.
President Emmanuel Macron called for the vote after his centrist alliance suffered a major defeat in the recent European elections against Marine Le Pen’s National Rally (RN). Once considered a fringe party, the eurosceptic, anti-immigrant RN is now closer to power than ever before.
