France’s Far-Right RN Leads First Round, Paving Way for High-Stakes Runoff on July 7
The far-right National Rally (RN) has emerged victorious in the first round of France’s parliamentary elections, positioning the party for a potentially historic breakthrough in the final vote scheduled for Sunday, July 7. The upcoming runoff is expected to play a decisive role in determining France’s political trajectory for years to come. Analyst
s warn that the results could also reverberate across the European Union, influencing policy direction and power dynamics within the bloc. As the nation heads toward one of the most consequential electoral showdowns in its modern history, global attention remains fixed on France.