France Holds Snap Legislative Elections as Marine Le Pen's Far Right Poised for Historic Gains

Jul 7, 2024, 12:15 AM

France is holding the second round of its snap legislative parliamentary elections today, with the far-right National Rally (RN) party, led by Marine Le Pen, poised to make significant gains. This election, taking place on Sunday, could potentially see the far-right forming a government for the first time in French history, a development compared to the Vichy government era (1940-1944). The elections are seen as pivotal, with the possibility of either a historic victory for the far-right or a hung parliament leading to political deadlock. Opinion polls suggest that while the RN is expected to win the most votes, it may fall short of securing a majority.