France’s far right is celebrating a major victory after the first round of parliamentary elections, with Marine Le Pen’s National Rally (RN) emerging as the frontrunner. Supporters of the anti-immigration party cheered as Le Pen declared that President Macron’s “Macronist bloc has been all but wiped out”.
With 33.1% of the vote, RN has secured a significant lead over the left-wing alliance at 28% and the Macron camp at 20.76%. This is the first time the far right has come out on top in the first round of a French parliamentary election, signaling a shift in French politics.
RN party leader Jordan Bardella, only 28 years old, expressed his aspirations to become the prime minister for all French people if they give their votes to the party. This election outcome has reignited debates on immigration, nationalism, and the future of France.
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