Millions Vote In Decisive Second Round Of Snap Parliamentary Election

French Legislative Election 2024: High Turnout in Crucial Second Round

Millions Vote in Decisive Second Round of Snap Parliamentary Election

France held the second round of its legislative election on Sunday, July 7, with millions voting in a crucial vote that could reshape the country's political landscape.

The election, held amid high turnout, follows the first round on June 30, and will determine the composition of the National Assembly, France's lower house of parliament.

President Emmanuel Macron's centrist coalition, Ensemble, is seeking to maintain its majority in the Assembly, while the far-right National Rally (RN) hopes to gain significant ground.

The RN, led by Marine Le Pen, has been polling strongly in recent months, raising concerns about the rise of populism and nationalism in France.

The outcome of the election will have implications for Macron's ability to implement his policy agenda and will test the strength of the far right in France.