Following the first round of voting on Sunday, National Rally emerged victorious with 33.14% of the vote, while the left-wing New Popular Front coalition came in second place with 27.99%. The interior ministry of France reports that the ensemble, which comprises President Emmanuel Macron’s Renaissance party, lagged behind on 20.76%.
In the days ahead, she advised voters to “be careful” and to “mobilize” in anticipation of the second round on July 7.
The outcome puts National Rally in a strong position to take the majority in the lower chamber of parliament in France, nearly doubling its 18% victory from the 2022 elections.
These elections are for the semi-presidential system in France.
The current president, Mr. Macron, was chosen in a separate presidential election.
According to the system, there is a president and a prime minister, both with distinct authority.
After Ms. Le Pen’s anti-immigration party crushed Mr. Macron’s Renaissance party in the European elections, Mr. Macron sought an early legislative election.
Amidst growing dissatisfaction with Mr. Macron, her 29-year-old protégé and party leader, Jordan Bardella, has experienced a surge in popularity, especially among younger voters on TikTok.
