Official election results published by the French government

France's National Rally Leads Snap Election Polls with 35.5%, Macron at 21%

Jun 23, 2024, 11:18 AM

A series of recent polls indicate that France's far-right party, National Rally (Rassemblement National), led by Marine Le Pen, is poised to win an absolute majority in the upcoming snap parliamentary elections. The Ipsos poll for the Financial Times reveals that 25% of respondents have the most confidence in National Rally to manage economic issues, compared to 22% for the leftwing New Popular Front and 20% for President Emmanuel Macron's alliance. An Ifop-Fiducial poll shows National Rally and allies at 35.5%, the leftist alliance at 29%, and Macron's centrist party at 21%. The potential victory of the far-right party could have significant implications for France's private markets, including rising borrowing costs and limited access to international talent. Despite concerns over its unfunded tax cutting and spending plans, French voters trust National Rally more than any other party to manage the economy and public finances. The election, set to culminate on July 7, is taking place in a deeply fractured political landscape, with National Rally leading ahead of Macron's centrist party and the leftist alliance.