In the first round of an extraordinary legislative election, far-right forces could probably manage France’s state for the first time since the Nazi time, according to French delegates all over the world.
The outcome of this two- square election, concluding on July 7, may have substantial implications for Western financial markets, American support for Ukraine, and the management of France’s nuclear arsenal and global military force.
Many European citizens are dissatisfied with inflation, financial problems, and President Emmanuel Macron’s authority, which they perceive as rude and disconnected from their everyday life.
The National Rally group, which is opposed to immigration in Marine Le Pen, has capitalized on and fueled this anger, especially through online websites like TikTok, and has dominated all preelection opinion surveys. Also, a new left- aircraft alliance, the New Popular Front, is challenging Macron’s pro- company stance and his centrist alliance, Together for the Republic.
After his party suffered a significant defeat in the European Parliament election earlier in June at the hands of the National Rally, which has historical ties to racism and antisemitism and maintains a hostile stance toward France’s Muslim community, Macron called for this early election.
It was a risky decision, with the intention of encouraging French voters who were complacent about the European Union election to support moderate forces in a national election to stop the far-right from gaining control. Cohabitation would weaken Macron’s position both domestically and internationally, even though he has stated that he will not step down before his presidential term ends in 2027.
The first round results will provide a general sense of voter sentiment, but they may not always reflect the next National Assembly’s composition in its entirety. The complex voting system and the possibility for parties to form alliances or withdraw from particular constituencies during the two rounds make predictions challenging.
In the past, far-right candidates have been prevented from gaining power through these tactical maneuvers. However, support for Le Pen’s party has now spread extensively throughout the country.
Bardella, who lacks governing experience, has stated that as prime minister, he would prevent Macron from continuing to supply long- range weapons to Ukraine for the war with Russia.
His party is related to Russia historically. The party also raises questions about people who were born in France and attempts to restrict French citizens’ dual national rights, which are opposed by some and put in danger by France’s democratic ideals.
Furthermore, the substantial public spending promises made by the National Rally and, in particular, the left- wing coalition have shaken markets and raised concerns about France’s heavy debt, which has already been criticised by EU watchdogs, reported news agency AP.
