French Left-Wing NFP Leads Parliamentary Elections in July 7 Shock Result, Far-Right Falls Short

Jul 7, 2024, 06:04 PM

In a surprising turn of events on July 7, 2024, the left-wing New Popular Front (NFP) coalition is projected to win the most seats in the second round of the French parliamentary elections. According to exit polls, the NFP is expected to secure between 172 and 192 seats, ahead of President Emmanuel Macron's centrist Ensemble coalition, which is projected to win between 150 and 170 seats. Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally is set to finish in third place with an estimated 132 to 152 seats. This outcome marks a significant shift in the French political landscape, as the far-right was initially expected to perform strongly. The results indicate a potential coalition government between Macron's Ensemble and the NFP, as no party is close to the 289 seats needed for an absolute majority. This shock result comes from a snap election.