Voters turn out in record numbers in France’s high-stakes snap election

[Yommie]

Voter turnout in France’s parliamentary election at near-40-year high

Ballot could enable Marine Le Pen’s National Rally to form government as polls suggest support for party has grown

www.theguardian.com

 

[Vergennes]

Today is the second round.

The turnout rate at 12pm was 26,63%. In 2022 at the same hour it was 18,99%.

 

[Ali_Baba]

Today is the second round.

The turnout rate at 12pm was 26,63%. In 2022 at the same hour it was 18,99%.

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nerviously waiting for the outcome of this !!!

 

[Art Eralith]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1809968759035003116

In France: final participation in the 2nd round of legislative elections is estimated at at least 67%, compared to 66.7% in the 1st round.

 

[Vergennes]

nerviously waiting for the outcome of this !!!

I also do !

Things are pretty unpredictable so let's see how it goes.

 

[Eşbah]

The turn out is pretty high for a French election. I wonder if this will have a negative impact on Le Pen's party.

 

[Vergennes]

First estimates

New popular front (union of leftist parties) : 180 to 215 seats
Together (Macron's party) : 150 to 180 seats
National Rally and allies : 120 to 150 seats
The Republicans : 60 to 65 seats
Miscellaneous left : 10 seats
Miscellaneous right : 5 to 6 seats

289 seats need to be secured for a majority.

 

[Ali_Baba]

Looks like the right wont get the majority they were looking for.

 

[j_hungary]

nerviously waiting for the outcome of this !!!

Left Coalition is projected to win this election.....

With Marcon centrist party second

Le Pen Far right 3rd

 

[Vergennes]

Looks like the right wont get the majority they were looking for.

Good luck trying to form a government with that.




Macron will surely try to form a government or get the Republican's support as well as the moderate wing of the New Popular Front. For me the NPF will one day or another explode as there are/will be too muchdisagreements between them.

And I don't see Macron forming a government with the Unbowed France of Mélenchon. Quite a mess as I see. Time will tell.

 

[Eşbah]

I have problems understanding the French. Why did Macron receive so much support?

 

[Ali_Baba]

Good luck trying to form a government with that.

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Macron will surely try to form a government or get the Republican's support as well as the moderate wing of the New Popular Front. For me the NPF will one day or another explode as there are/will be too muchdisagreements between them.

And I don't see Macron forming a government with the Unbowed France of Mélenchon. Quite a mess as I see. Time will tell.

UK politics is heading towards the same mess that the multi-party system that France has with its coalition bedhopping required to form a goverment.

I was hoping to see the "end" of Macron - but looks like that is not so clear cut.

 

[Vergennes]

I have problems understanding the French. Why did Macron receive so much support?

We do not understand ourselves either.

 

[Alter_Ego]

I have problems understanding the French. Why did Macron receive so much support?

Could be centrist leaning voters who want status quo to continue and like Macrons EU friendly foreign policies..

 

[Hakikat ve Hikmet]

The end of the EU is nearing. The Turkish state and folks are enjoying every bit of it.....