French Left and Macron's Party Withdraw Third-Placed Candidates to Block Le Pen in Second Round

Jun 30, 2024, 06:58 PM

The French Left Alliance and Macron's party have announced plans to withdraw their third-placed candidates in races where Marine Le Pen's National Rally party is leading. This strategic move aims to maximize the chances of other candidates defeating Le Pen's party in the second round of elections. Edouard Phillipe, former Prime Minister and head of a party in Macron's alliance, confirmed his party's withdrawal to prevent radical candidates from winning seats. Jean-Luc Melenchon, chief of the left-wing party, declared that the National Rally will not be allowed to win anywhere.