French voters prevented far-right National Rally from gaining power in parliamentary elections
Macron's centrists predicted to have about 150-170 deputies
National Rally and its allies on track for 130-160 deputies
New Popular Front (NFP) emerged as shock winner with estimated 170 to 215 MPs
Outcome unclear, possibilities include grand coalition or technocratic government
In the recent French parliamentary elections, voters turned out in large numbers to prevent the far-right National Rally from gaining power. Initial polling station results showed that the National Rally came in third place instead of first as predicted. Over two-thirds of registered voters cast a ballot, up more than 20% from the last legislative vote. French President Emmanuel Macron called for the snap election after the National Rally came in first in European elections a month prior. He dissolved parliament and called it a 'clarity' move, despite predictions that French voters wanted the National Rally to come in first. However, local deals between left-wing parties and Macron's Ensemble movement, known as the 'Republican Front,' appeared to have worked again in keeping the far-right out of power.
The New Popular Front (NFP), a left-green alliance dominated by the radical left Unbowed France (LFI), emerged as the shock winner of the elections with an estimated 170 to 215 MPs in the 577-seat assembly. The National Rally and its allies were on track for 130-160 deputies, but far from the required absolute majority of 289 seats. Macron's centrists were predicted to have about 150-170 deputies.
The outcome of the elections is unclear, with possibilities including a German-style 'grand coalition' between the left-wing grouping and Macron's party or a technocratic government to see France through hosting the Paris Olympics this summer. What will not happen is a deadlocked 'cohabitation' government with Macron as president and the National Rally running it, which would weaken France's position in the European Union, NATO, and international financial markets.
Exit polls indicate that left-wing parties are projected to finish first in France’s parliamentary elections, preventing the far-right National Rally party from gaining an absolute majority.
’The New Popular Front alliance has promised to raise the minimum wage, freeze food and energy prices, and reverse a law that raised the retirement age from 62 to 64.”
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France's left-wing parties are projected to finish first in parliamentary elections, preventing the far-right National Rally party from gaining an absolute majority.
President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist alliance is predicted to come in second place.
Voter turnout for the elections was the highest in decades at 67.1%.
Marie-Caroline Le Pen, sister of Marine Le Pen and former mother-in-law of National Rally leader Jordan Bardella, has been defeated in the northern constituency of Sarthe by a candidate from the left-wing alliance New Popular Front.
France’s left-wing alliance is projected to win the second round of the snap parliamentary election with 172 to 192 seats.
Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally will come third with 132 to 152 seats.
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France's left-wing alliance is projected to win the second round of the snap parliamentary election with 172 to 192 seats.
President Macron’s centrist party, Ensemble, will win 150 to 170 seats in the election.
French President Emmanuel Macron reviewed troops for the July 14th Bastille Day parade in Paris on July 2.
The result of the parliamentary election runoff is a surprise with France appearing to be on the verge of a major political shift.
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The article contains a few instances of inflammatory rhetoric and appeals to authority. It also presents a dichotomous depiction of the political landscape by framing the left-wing alliance as unexpected winners and implying that this represents a major political shift in France.
. . .the far-right National Rally will come third with 132 to 152 seats, the estimate says.
This is a shocking reversal of the outcome of the first round of voting, if tonight's results match the projections.
French President Emmanuel Macron reviews troops that will take part in the July 14th Bastille Day parade in Paris on July 2. Aurelien Morissard/Pool/AFP/Getty Images
French voters turned out in large numbers for the legislative elections to prevent the far-right National Rally from taking power in the French National Assembly.
Initial polling station results showed National Rally coming in third place instead of first as predicted.
Over two-thirds of registered voters cast a ballot, up more than 20% from the last legislative vote.
French voters face a decisive choice in the runoff of snap parliamentary elections on Sunday.
The National Rally, an anti-immigration, nationalist party, stands a chance of winning a legislative majority for the first time.
Centrist and left-wing candidates pulled out of races to boost moderate rivals and prevent National Rally candidates from winning.
Polling projections suggest the National Rally is likely to have the most seats in the next National Assembly, which would be a historic first.
If the National Rally wins an absolute majority of 289 seats, Jordan Bardella could become France’s new prime minister and form a government alongside President Emmanuel Macron in a system called ‘cohabitation’.
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The article provides a clear and factual description of the French elections and the possible outcomes. There are no explicit logical fallacies found in the text. However, there are some instances of inflammatory rhetoric used to describe the far-right party and its leader Marine Le Pen.
The National Rally is likely to have the most seats in the next National Assembly – which would be a historic first.
Le Pen's party has wider and deeper support than ever before, and it's up to voters to decide.
